The weather forecast promised a sunny day.
Not so much.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area
February 17, 2021
Layers of Grey
Tag Archives: Sony Alpha 6500
Sunrise
The sunrise show was fleeting on this morning at the end of October but the sky phenomenon of the light rays was pretty interesting.
We jumped back into the car and continued on to where we thought we might see some birds, arriving about twenty minutes later. The bird show didn’t last long, either, as flocks of birds took to the sky as the day lightened.
October 30, 2020
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
Red-shouldered Hawk
It was dark under the canopy of an aged Live Oak tree. The Red-shouldered Hawk didn’t seem to mind as he looked around.
A few long -ago broken off limbs provided a perch with good visibility for the hawk.
Taken May 12, 2019
Sony Alpha 6500 with 55-210 MM lens at 210 MM.
Anhinga on Green and Blue
This log was an easy spot for a female Anhinga to climb out of the water and preen.
I was able to move and get a different reflection from the nearby tree.
A light breeze ruffled the water as she spread her wings to dry.
April 15, 2019
GBH Watching
Just over a year ago at the swamp nesting activity was in full swing as green became the predominant background color.
The GBH chick popped up for a look.
A wider view of Ravenswood Pond and the multi-nest tree: Great Blue Heron, three Great Egret, and at least two Anhinga nests.
April 5, 2019
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
To The Point
A female Anhinga perched so that she was overlooking a small pond.
You can see her giant feet wrapped around a slender branch and her sharp beak, used for spearing fish underwater.
I went a few steps to the right trying to clear the branches from my view which resulted in a drab sky. And different branches.
April 5, 2019
Alligator Rumble
It started with a splash.
This is MY corner!
Says who?
Says me!
Reassessing the situation.
All over, for now.
April 5, 2019
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Triplet Windows, From the Inside
Almost two years ago I posted photographs of these windows from the outside in Triplet Windows.
A couple weeks ago when passing by on my way to the nature trail the back door was open. I stepped in and got the answer to my question about their position: they are centered over the kitchen sink.
Those with kitchen duty had a lovely view into a pine forest.
The house, well on its way to ruin, was once the hub of a thriving cattle farm. The property is maintained by the SC Department of Natural Resources; periodically they trim back overgrowing vegetation, which may help it last a few more years.
Around Magnolia Cemetery
A walk around Magnolia Cemetery fills the senses with textures and colors and small views are sometimes the best.
Shadows and lines surround family plots.
Insects go about their business; this dragonfly was sunning on a deteriorating fence post.
September 26, 2019, Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
Shrimp Boat at Sunset
This time of year the sun is not at the best angle for showing off the shrimp boat rigging but the expanse of orange sky was still pretty nice.
