This Tricolored Heron was on the hunt for breakfast. He and the trees on the far side of the pond made a lovely water reflection.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 4, 2026
Tricolored Heron, Reflection
Tag Archives: OM 100-400mm
Black Skimmer with Audience
Well, they really weren’t paying any attention to the passing Skimmer, but the Black-crowned Night-heron and Alligator add something to the images. It was shortly after sunrise and the light wasn’t yet reaching the water or the near side of the pond.
When the Skimmer lifted off the water to make a turn he was nicely lit.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 4, 2026
Great Blue Heron Just After Sunrise
The sun had been up long enough that this Great Blue Heron might already have had his breakfast. The pond was teeming with fish so he certainly had opportunity.
I thought he might keep fishing but he decided to move along.
Although it was just one flap of his wings…
… and a gentle landing.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 4, 2026
White Ibis Rumble
White Ibis have taken over a large section of one of the islands at Cypress Wetlands. Two weeks ago this was full of Wood Storks. From this raucous scene you can see why they might have moved on.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 14, 2026
Wood Duck Ducklings
Wood Duck ducklings paddling in the duck weed.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 4, 2026
White Ibis Fly-by with Nest Materials
White Ibis working on his nest, flying over pond covered with duck weed.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 14, 2026
White Ibis Shaking It Off
White Ibis in breeding colors, washing his face.
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 14, 2026
Wood Stork Getting A Drink
It’s a process
Cypress Wetlands, Port Royal, SC
May 14, 2026
Great Blue Heron Take Off
I watched this Great Blue Heron just standing around in the swamp, stock still as herons often are when they hunt.
Then a few stealthy steps through the duckweed followed by a big wing flap!
One good downstroke and he was off with a clean exit from the water.
His legs got into the action, almost like running on water.
Then he glided to a landing just out of my view, where presumably the hunting would better.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
May 4, 2026
Dreamy Magnolia Bloom
