Tag Archives: Pink

Flowers

Unexpected Blooms

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I think this is some kind of a fruit blossom. We’ve had wide varying temperatures, including  some nights below freezing this month. Then we’ve had days in the 70s (21 C) which may have fooled this tree. As we are heading into winter, that nice weather won’t last and these flowers will not produce any fruit.

Fruit Blossom in December
Fruit Blossom in December
Fruit Blossom in December
Fruit Blossom in December

Overall, the tree is not that healthy looking with lots of lichen. I’ll try to remember to check it in the spring and see how it is doing.

Tree Branch with Pink Blossoms
Tree Branch with Pink Blossoms

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 15, 2024

Wading Birds

Roseate Spoonbills Feeding

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Roseate Spoonbills were feeding in the shallow water in the big pond at Donnelley WMA at the end of July.

Roseate Spoonbills Feeding
Roseate Spoonbills Feeding

Spoonbills use a lot of energy to feed as they are constantly in motion sifting the water for prey.

Roseate Spoonbills Feeding
Roseate Spoonbills Feeding

Groups often stick together, following the food the others stir up.

Roseate Spoonbills Feeding
Roseate Spoonbills Feeding

Sometimes they venture away from the group, allowing for a lovely portrait.

Roseate Spoonbills Feeding
Roseate Spoonbills Feeding

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 28, 2024

Building

French Huguenot Church, Charleston

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I have parked in the upper floors of the Cumberland Street garage many times, but never had noticed how the Gothic details of the French Huguenot Church were visible.

French Huguenot Church, Charleston
French Huguenot Church, Charleston

I was more familiar with this view, at street level.

French Huguenot Church, Charleston
French Huguenot Church, Charleston

It was a dull day so the pink doesn’t seem as striking as when the sun is fully out, but it is still pink. See my post from just over a year ago, French Huguenot Church, Pink for a comparison.

French Huguenot Church, Charleston
French Huguenot Church, Charleston

French Huguenot Church, Charleston, SC
February 27, 2024

Flowers

Tulip Magnolias

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Tulip Magnolias are also known as Japanese Magnolias, having taken a circuitous route from their native China to Japan to the US in the 1780s.

Tulip Magnolia
Tulip Magnolia

This year’s blossom show at Magnolia Plantation has been quite magnificent.

Tulip Magnolia
Tulip Magnolia

So far the colder nights and light frosts we have experienced have not spoiled the blooms.

Tulip Magnolia
Tulip Magnolia

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 19, 2024