A beautiful Great Blue flying down the side of a marsh.
A pretty scene.
Heron In A Pretty Marsh Scene
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Night Heron, Blacked-crowned
One of the Night Herons in a wildlife area that actually ignore us, for a short period of time.
Interesting to me is how green the lore is. The spot in front of their eyes turns green to help attract a mate. Around here large Herons start to pair late November – December. However smaller Herons wait until spring. Yet here he is, green lore.
A Model Posing, Spoonbill
So, if anything good comes out of 2020 it is the Roseate Spoonbills.
Looks like the population is still growing.
Captain’s Marker
Most of the letters were worn away. It did start with ‘Capt.’ and the anchor carving was clear.
This is not the only old sailors stone, Charleston has been a seaport since the early 1700’s.
Magnolia Cemetery.
Stork
Didn’t think this needed much of a title.
Along The Marsh Edge, Great Blue
Maybe the most elegant bird in flight.
They make it look effortless.
The Great Blue Herons are beginning to look around the rookeries now. It’s early but every year the older males check out last years nests.
Young Blues and females are still out in the marshes.
This Heron flew directly in front of me down the length of the marsh. It’s good practice for spring when the Herons and Egrets are flying all around…full speed.
Marsh Scene
I thought this to be a peaceful scene.
Actually I stood and watched the Egret and Cormorant for a bit before it occurred to me I should take the shot.
Looking over a salt marsh, Green Pond, South Carolina.
Just Being A Spoonbill
They certainly can get your attention.
Just a few years ago this bird would have been no further north than Florida. Now it’s winter (photo 11/2020) and they are not going anywhere.
Roseate Spoonbill, ACE Basin, South Carolina.