Tag Archives: South Carolina

Green Heron In The Swamp Weeds

July 1, 2018 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography Leave a comment

While we have had no nesting of Green Heron in a nearby small rookery they have been skulking around there.

Green Heron In The Swamp Weeds - click to enlarge — Green Heron In The Swamp Weeds – click to enlarge

Vegetation is very thick this year and while probably in general not a great thing it does make for interesting photographs.

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Green Heron In The Swamp Weeds – click to enlarge

I believe the above gallery is 2 different birds. I see these birds often and I don’t see how an individual bird can be identified.

Birds, Marsh, Wildlife

Osprey Nesting

July 1, 2018 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 4 Comments

I was sure Osprey were done nesting for the year. This proved me wrong.

Osprey Nesting - click to enlarge — Osprey Nesting – click to enlarge

Both adults here were coming and going, I did see nesting material being carried too.

I don’t think Osprey raise 2 sets in the same year. However, they might be like Eagles and if the first nesting fails they start again.

The nest has been used for a long time so just a little repair and they are good to go.

Alligator, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Big Guy, Alligator

June 30, 2018 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 2 Comments

Some of the old wooden ramps are starting to sag. I wonder why.

Big Guy, Alligator - click to enlarge — Big Guy, Alligator – click to enlarge

BTW, if you enlarge this you can see several large Dragon Fly’s buzzing this Alligator.

Birds, Charleston, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Wood Duck Clan

June 30, 2018 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 1 Comment

Every member in one spot. here are young almost grown, females, and adult males losing all their bright breeding colors. Each of them is molting and looking a little ‘raggedy’.

Wood Duck Clan - click to enlarge — Wood Duck Clan – click to enlarge

This group photo is also on PassingByPhoto , Ellen was at a different angle and managed a few in flight shots also.

This male still has great color on his head, most everything else has fallen off.

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Wood Duck Clan – click to enlarge

Birds, Egret, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Juvenile Great Egrets

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I’m sure these birds can fly, at least a little, by now.

Juvenile Great Egrets - click to enlarge — Juvenile Great Egrets – click to enlarge

Both are young adults on the nest.

Alligator, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Watching Me Photograph Egrets, Alligator

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A couple of years ago I thought this was a little weird. Now it’s something that just happens and sometimes you take a gator shot, others time no.

Watching Me Photograph Egrets, Alligator - click to enlarge — Watching Me Photograph Egrets, Alligator – click to enlarge

Above you can see the trunk of a tree on the right side. At times the small / mid size Alligators swim up to the bank and float, looking up, and watching.

All I can think of is they are curious, in their own way. Also, when you eventually walk away they don’t move at all. It’s like they forgot all about you. Short attention span, tiny brain.

Birds, Marsh, Swamp, Wildlife

Young Female Anhinga

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This female Anhinga, on the wooden platform, is much like any number of other photographs taken right there. I found I liked this as much about the water and shades of the platform as I do the bird.