Resurrection Fern is a fascinating feature on old live oak limbs. It’s brown and shriveled until it rains.
It responds immediately to the moisture, turning green and sturdy looking. It would be neat to do a time lapse photo study.
Ted, enjoying the view into the marsh.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 9, 2025
I spotted this Roseate Spoonbill heading towards the Spoonie Tree, looking to make a graceful landing.
Or so I thought…
For no reason that was apparent to me, he just kept on going…
…and going…
I waited patiently and he circled back…
and executed a successful touchdown.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
August 2, 2025
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 28, 2024
Looking over the railing of the boardwalk through the rookery I spotted cammo-frog.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
March 29, 2024
This was one of the rare times I have spotted a frog; usually if they are around I hear a “splash” after they have jumped into the water or they are totally camoflaged. This one was not quite hiding in duckweed that was more brown than the usual green.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 28, 2023
I’ve photographed parts of this scene many times, often with alligators or turtles on the far bank. On this mid-June day there were no creatures about but if felt very lush with all those greens. And two red Texas Star Hibiscus.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
June 16, 2023
I hardly ever see frogs out in the swamps. Occasionally I hear a splash that seems like it could be a frog, but couldn’t swear to it.
Friday I saw two! This first one was perched on a tree stump.
And this fellow was all about the green: mustache, moss, and umbrella foliage.
Francis Beidler Forest, SC
April 14, 2023
The trail that runs along the edge of the swamp at Magnolia Plantation often offers some interesting peeks at the little creatures.
I tried to see him from the other side of the leaf, but he had moved along.
Another shot with the 100mm macro lens.
The grasshopper had places to go.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 16, 2022
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 12, 2022
