A few Monarchs were interspersed with the Gulf Fritillaries on the Wildflowers.
The Monarchs were more skittish and didn’t stay out in the open for long.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Monarchs, Wildflowers
Silent Sunday: Path To Somewhere
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Chalreston, SC
November 12, 2022
White Ibis Framed By Spanish Moss
Several White Ibis were perched in some pond-side trees at Magnolia Cemetery yesterday.
From my vantage point most of them were partially hidden, this one with his blue eye just peeking through and his beak nicely lit.
Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
November 18, 2022
Great Blue Heron Tucked in the Grass
Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
November 18, 2022
Gulf Fritillaries, Wildflowers
A number of Gulf Fritillary butterflies were feeding in a stand of wildflowers at the edge of a field on a sunny October day.
Some were in perfect physical condition.
Others were exhibiting signs of some challenges.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Great Egret, Up and Away
I expected this Great Egret to fly as soon as I saw him nestled in the marsh grass, thinking I had startled him.
I watched, and waited, and waited. Then I looked away for a few seconds …
…and sure enough, lift off was happening, and away he went.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Willet Sunrise Surf
The first morning light was quite pretty on this lone Willet as he walked the surf line.
He plodded along in no particular rush, with the tide rising behind him.
Squint–do birds get blinded by looking into the sun the way I do?
The Willet walked on to higher ground between the fallen trees that make the boneyard on this beach.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Gallinule Passing By
A few Common Gallinules were walking around in this shallow water at the edge of a pond, quietly minding their own business.
Gallinules are known for making a vocal fuss, but while I was watching this scene they were quiet.
Hard to say if Alligators pay any attention to when birds vocalize; I’ve seen them respond to movement around them but not just noise.
These Alligators never moved.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 24, 2022
Wordless Wednesday: Turtles and an Alligator
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 24, 2022
Brown Pelicans Flying Over Ocean at Sunrise
The light changes quickly, these were taken about four minutes apart.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022