The Red-shouldered Hawk on the upper branch from my previous post flew down the pond as we watched but the lower one stayed put. I moved down the path to get him lined up with a very seasonal looking background.
Red-shouldered Hawk
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 24, 2023
The Red-shouldered Hawks have become very active around Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. It’s hard to say how many, but I have spotted them hunting in multiple locations around the property.
This one was above the pond where the White Ibis Feeding, constantly watching for something to move.
Red-shouldered Hawk
While I was watching the first bird, Ted and I realized were photographing different hawks. I zoomed out to 100mm, the minimum on my zoom lens to get them together, if not in great focus.
Red-shouldered Hawks
Here’s a closer look at the lower bird.
Red-shouldered Hawk
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 24, 2023
A single Morning Glory blossom was open along the causeway on a recent cold morning.
Spotted Cucumber Beetle and Bee on Morning Glory
A Spotted Cucumber Beetle and a Bee worked it over, inside and out.
Spotted Cucumber Beetle and Bee on Morning Glory
I don’t know if this beetle ate the holes in the flower or if something else already had a snack.
Spotted Cucumber Beetle and Bee on Morning Glory
The beetle wasn’t one bit bothered being followed around.
Spotted Cucumber Beetle and Bee on Morning Glory
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 19, 2023
Condensed from Wikipedia: Diabrotica undecimpunctata, the spotted cucumber beetle or southern corn rootworm, is a species of cucumber beetle that is native to North America. The species can be a major agricultural pest insect in North America, causing damage to crops in the larval and adult stages of their life cycle. These beetles consume over fifty different types of crops and wild plants, including corn, peanuts, beans, apples, cherries, clovers, lettuce, and potatoes.