Down over the bank from where I parked, just hanging out on a hot day.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
August 31, 2022
Alligator, Spanish Moss
Tag Archives: Alligator
The Big Pond, A Sunny Day
The clouds were making a nice reflection in this pond where the water level has been raised and some of the vegetation is dying back.
The grass fronds on the back are still going strong.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
August 31, 2022
Juvenile Alligator With a Prize
I’m not sure if this juvenile Alligator knew there was a treasure ahead, or if he had just wandered out of the pond.
But, once he got closer there was no doubt.
Even after studying these images I have no idea what the “treasure” is.
The alligator gave it a shake…
and beat feet!
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC
American White Pelicans, Late In Season
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
Alligator, Yellow Iris Reflections
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 7, 2022
Great Blue Heron Flyby Purple Iris
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
Juvenile Alligators
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
Say Ahhh
Or, “How’s the water?”
Marsh Scene
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
Alligator and a Posy
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