This statue sits on a small dry island in a plantation pond. The pond and statue have been there for a very long time.
Many people don’t even notice the statue.
However, the small herons seem to like it.
Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina.
There’s still nesting activity in the rookeries. Seems a little late with some young still very small.
June should be the last of the chicks learning to fly, what we call ‘flight school’.
I shouldn’t be surprised. The changes in climate have made most of the old rules obsolete.
Found on a walk, his walk.
They will go where ever they want, and probably have a good reason.
Jekyll Island, Florida.
Now this is a problem, he has no thumbs.
Probably stepped on the clam, the clam slammed shut, and now it’s a wait and see.
In reality, this is not uncommon. It is rare for the bird to come by and give us such a perfect opportunity though.
Sooner or later the clam, the claw, or both will fall off.
Ellen and I both were out in the rain the other day, and caught this classic juvenile Egret just staring at it.
I admit to finding shelter rather than follow up with more images. Ellen is apparently more adventuresome.
The Playboy, a commercial shrimper, was returning to unload the days catch. We were in the right place and I even caught the boat turning past the entrance buoy to the piers.
Great Egrets had already joined the crew at this point.
The Pelicans and Gulls were already making moves at the stern as she turned.
When she pulled closer I saw they had been cleaning scraps and unwanted fish were going overboard. Pushing and shoving had already started… and they were still in the harbor.
Charleston Harbor
I almost walked right by this nest. it was tucked into thick underbrush and actually pretty dark.
I took this shot from a small opening in the brush. I slowed my speed down as much as possible and even used some compensation (which I rarely do) to catch this.
On the ground Wood Storks look like big ungainly animals. Their motions are slow and steady.
However, in the air the can soar to incredible heights and amazing twists and turns.
With a wing span of almost 6 feet a stork is like a giant sometimes.
