Cypress swamp by what was the old Santee Canal, South Carolina.
Cypress Swamp, Monochrome Monday
Tag Archives: Fall
Found On A Walk
It does get cold in the Lowcountry, at least we think it does.
Fall Swamp Scene
Found on a walk.
Tupelo trees, gold colored reeds, in a swamp.
Anhinga Drying On A Pylon
A male Anhinga drying himself.
This old rice field has given us a good number of nice shots on these old wooden pylon. Both Cormorants and Anhinga (distant relatives) take advantage of them.
So do photographers.
Red-Shoulder Hawk Pair
The Red-shouldered Hawks are pairing up now. I think they are setting their territories and traveling together. Mating is not for a while, but we should start to see them more often.
I spotted one just as I entered the swamp area, loud birds but no noise this time to give them away. A lucky glance actually.
I had noticed just one, grabbed a few shots and waited for Ellen to meet up. I pointed towards one when I saw her, but she was already photographing the other that I had completely missed.
Red-Shoulder Hawk Pair
Red-Shoulder Hawk Pair
Red-Shoulder Hawk Pair
Hawks here have a few favorite trees, these two were in the old tall dead ones where the trails meet. Wetlands below are filled with Crayfish so they have food below and a good view of the swamps.
Local Alligators, A Wooden Ramp
A quick shot as I entered a local swamp. Some neighbors.
Well, about 8 miles away, close enough and far enough 🤣.
Santee Canal 1793
This was once part of the old Santee canal. a 22 mile long canal connecting the Santee River to the Congaree River and the city of Columbia (now the state capital).
It was closed after the end of the US Civil War, around 1865.
Best viewed large.
Of course this was the coldest day this fall. The sun did make a guest appearance though.
Some Days They Just Lurk Around, Alligator
Most days it’s not all that hard to find them. You see the Alligators but just glance and go on.
There are times though you suddenly realize ‘no gators’. That’s when I go looking. How can I go home with no shots of a gator.
Photographs from a cool marsh morning. These two were waiting for the afternoon sun.
