Taken in different marsh areas, each when it was perfectly still.
Great Egret by the tall grasses.
Above, several Terns perched on old rice field posts.
Tricolored Heron photograph off the side of a dike.
ACE Basin, South Carolina.
A Few Reflections
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Skipper (I Think)
I am not positive on the small Butterfly, think they are called Skipper.
While small they are mighty, seem to be everywhere.
Dawn Spoonbill
This Roseate Spoonbill flew down the marsh just as the golden color of the reeds appeared.
I’ve photographed many Spoonbill but these may be among my most unique shots.
The golden reeds and backlit morning sun could only happen this time of year.
Above a small Red-winged Black Bird got in the act.
Bear Island, South Carolina.
Phoebe
Only after taking several shots of the bird did it occur to me to change the metering to darken the background.
The others came out nice, but I like the drama of this one.
Spoonbill Joining The Egrets
Not what I expected, but grabbed a few shots.
A large number of Snowy Egret had moved out of the water and into the tree line. I missed the flight shots but was OK with groups in a tree.
And then the peaceful scene was invaded by the Spoonbill.
The sun was coming up so I could catch the pink color against a (blotchy) blue sky. No rain yet at this time.
Marsh Scene
This may be one of the the best presentations of a marsh I have taken.
Best viewed larger… as large as you can.
Under the tree is an Alligator, a Great Egret off to the left, and of course the five pink Roseate Spoonbill.
ACE Basin, South Carolina.
Tricolored Heron In A Marsh Tree
Found on the back end of a dike trail that seems to have become a favorite spot this fall.
I think the Tricolors are more inclined to perch up high than the bigger Herons.
One of those facing the sun shots that I squeeze out (and maybe shouldn’t).
Mom Is Still Around, Alligator
I’m guessing her nesting site is very nearby. I would have thought it was deeper in the grasses, but we now stop by every time we are here and she is there.
There are less young now, that is to be expected. Perhaps some of the larger ones have moved on.
