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Flowers

Eye Candy For January

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I was happily surprised to spot this vibrant garden bed on Wednesday at Middleton Place. We’ve had many nights below freezing, which pansies and violas can tolerate, but I did not expect to see poppies standing tall.

Flower Bed in January
Flower Bed in January

There were a few bees out and about taking advantage, too.

Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January, Violas in the background

Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
January 21, 2026

Songbirds

Prothonotary Warbler Looking Around

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A Prothonotary Warbler took a singing break and had a look around the swamp for some food.

Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler

I didn’t observe any nests, but these migrant warblers arrived at Beidler Forrest in the second half of March so easily could have hungry chicks by now.

Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler

Beidler has an active bird banding and research program and this bird is sporting bands on both legs.

Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler

Audubon Center at Beidler Forest, Harleyville, SC
April 24, 2024

Flowers

Winter Flowers

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We’ve just passed the Winter Solstice, when the length of daylight here in South Carolina had just dipped below ten hours. I’m always happy when we make that turn, now adding less than a minute a day, but I’ll take it. I spotted these flowers over the weekend, boldly responding to their daylight requirements.

Pink Camellia
Pink Camellia
White Jonquil
White Jonquil
Yellow Jonquil
Yellow Jonquil

December 24, 2023