We were surprised to find American White Pelicans at Donnelley on May 15, thinking they had long flown north for the summer.
A dozen or so were around the pond and a few paddled closer, occasionally feeding but mostly just bobbing around.
An Alligator paddled by, too; they ignored him.
A wider view with the Pelicans moving towards the back of the pond.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
May 15, 2022
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022
Oh, and an Alligator.
I didn’t notice the gator until I was processing the images.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022
Young Alligators often perch on their mother’s body, maybe for safety or in this case a good sun patch.
Bulls Island is a barrier island off the coast of South Carolina made of a series of ancient sand dunes that run parallel to the long ocean side. Over time fresh water sloughs have formed between the dunes, home to many Alligators.
A closer view of the two duck weed coated youngsters on the bank:
Another juvenile found his own dry spot, complete with dappled sun.
April 1, 2022
Or, “How’s the water?”
The Spoonie Tree was a gathering spot, both above and below on this late November day:
Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Juvenile Black-crowned Night-heron, Alligators
Donnelley Wildlife Managment Area, SC
November 27, 2021
My grandmother called many flowers “posies” and she popped into my head when I was looking at this image. She would have been horrified at the Alligator, but happy with the posy.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 18, 2021
The Great Blue Heron was wading, two American White Pelicans swam by, the Alligators were just hanging there. And just a flash of pink of a Roseate Spoonbill preening in the grass.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
November 27, 2021
I see YOU
Do YOU see ME?
That was all.
I do wonder what the world looks like to an Alligator with his eyes at water level.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 14, 2021
