Usually I say that birds are squabbling, or maybe getting feisty. These two were fighting with intent to do damage.
Ted and I had just gotten out of the car so missed whatever might have precipitated this set-to.
But they sure meant business and there was a lot of noise.
Until it was over.
They both walked away, apparently unscathed.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 27, 2021
The setting sun was disappearing behind the hill above this pond. I was a few minutes too late to get full sunlight on the Great Blue Heron.
I worked my way around the pond for a different angle, and no sun.
I was seen.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
November 12, 2021
We took a winding “short cut” from the North Santee River to the South Santee River.
Trees crowded and overhung the river bank, with golden reflections all around.
November 8, 2021
Experts at riding air currents, Brown Pelicans are mesmerizing to watch.
This section of Shem Creek has piers on both sides that seemed to block the wind and the Pelicans stayed very close to the water.
Occasionally one would graze the water with just one wing.
Bear Island Wildlife Manangement Area, SC
October 17, 2021
Our guide on the Santee Delta trip was an excellent bird spotter, and saw this small flock of Wood Ducks coming in for a landing.
Taking pictures of a small moving bird from a small moving boat gives so-so results, but it was fun to see them.
The ducks, or at least one of them, seemed to think they’d better fly right back out.
And of course the rest followed along.
This section of the river was lined with grass and reeds, a perfect spot for Wood Ducks to hang out.
Santee River Trip with Coastal Expeditions
November 8, 2021
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The first week of November we took a boat trip in South Carolina’s Santee Delta, about half way between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
We starting at a public boat landing where US Route 17 crosses the North Santee River and headed up river. These images were from the first stretch of the river.
Once we passed a few docks with moored boats it was easy to imagine our boat of ten folks as the only humans for miles.
A variety of trees line the river bank, and were in various stages of color and leaf loss.
Santee River Trip with Coastal Expeditions
November 8, 2021
Ready
Set
Go
And go…
And some more…
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 17, 2021
