 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis, perched on a branch in Walton County, Georgia. Mockingbird family. October 1, 2021. Random birding and wildlife observations in Walton County, Georgia for eBird and iNaturalist in the month of October, 2021.  Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis, perched on a branch in Walton County, Georgia. Mockingbird family. October 1, 2021.
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William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message Magnolia Warbler Magnolia Warbler; Walton County, Georgia. October 1, 2021.  Yellow Magnolia Warbler song bird, Setophaga magnolia, perched on a branch in Walton County, Georgia. October 1, 2021. Blue-Winged Warbler Life bird! Blue-winged Warbler observed passing through my backyard in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia; September 12, 2021. Tennesee Warbler Tennessee Warbler; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. September 23, 2021. Chestnut-Sided Warbler Chestnut-sided Warbler; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. September 26, 2021. CAPE MAY WARBLER Cape May Warbler; Walton County, Georgia. September 29, 2021. Blackburnian Warbler Blackburnian Warbler; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. October 2, 2021 Palm Warbler Palm Warbler; Walton County, Georgia. October 1, 2021. AMERICAN REDSTART American Redstart; Clarke County, September 28, 2021. northern parula Northern Parula; Athens-Clarke County, September 12, 2021. PINE WARBLER Pine Warbler; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. September 28, 2021. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Red-spotted Purple Admiral Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis ssp. astyanax, on a Georgia License Plate. Lepidoptera. October 1, 2021. Walton County, Georgia.  Common Buckeye Butterfly, Junonia coenia, in Walton County, Georgia flower garden. Lepidoptera. October 1, 2021.  Red-spotted Purple Admiral Butterfly, Limenitis arthemis ssp. astyanax, in Walton County, Georgia flower garden. Lepidoptera. October 1, 2021. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Spotted Orbweaver Spider, Neoscona crucifera, spinning a large web. Large hairy brown abdomen and long legs. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia. October 1, 2021. While out birding in Walton County, Georgia, I frequently come across quite a few spiders... in fact, I typically walk face-first into their webs as I'm walking and peering up into the trees for warblers. Yuck! William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Large female and male Joro orbweaver spider hanging in a web. Invasive species photographed in Walton County, Georgia USA. Last year, I found one pair of Joro Spiders, an invasive species, in my backyard in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. This summer they exploded. I found hundreds along my long-run path on Saturday mornings, all around our home and church. Today, I found my first near my office in Walton County, Georgia. I'm sure soon they'll explode here in Walton, too. Walton County, Georgia. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  American White Ibis, Eudocimus albus, foraging in shallow water. Birding wildlife photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia. A day off!!!! I made a morning trip to Phinizy Swamp Nature Center in Richmond County for some birding and wildlife photography. I knew it would be unbearably hot and humid, but I couldn't resist a short drive to Augusta to get away. I brought my mountain bike this time to cover the ground around the water impounds more quickly. Richmond County, Georgia.  Common Gallinule moorhen, Gallinula galeata, water bird swimming in Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Tricolored Heron, Egretta tricolor, long legged swamp and coastal wading bird in a marsh. Birding photography in Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Tricolored Heron, Egretta tricolor, long legged swamp and coastal wading bird in a marsh. Birding photography in Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Large Yellow Garden Spider, Argiope aurantia, in web. Birding wildlife photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.  These giant Golden Silk Spider orbweavers were EVERYWHERE throughout the park. Most were up high above the trails, but I still had to keep a keen eye as I rode through the paths on my bicycle. wildlife photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia.  Orange Gulf Fritillary Passion Butterfly, Agraulis vanillae, at Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Southern Black Racer snake, Coluber constrictor, slithering in the grass at Phinizy Swamp Nature Trail Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea, long legged swamp and coastal wading bird in a marsh. Birding photography in Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Seven Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Dendrocygna autumnalis, on a wood fence around a pond at Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Augusta, Georgia. Phinizy Swamp is an environmental education center and water science lab with wetlands, marsh and ponds in Richmond County.  Coastal Plain Cooter Turtle, Pseudemys concinna subspecies floridana basking on a log at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Georgia. A freshwater turtle found in the southeastern United States. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Two American Goldfinch birds, Spinus tristis, feeding each other on a branch at Exner Nature Wildlife Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois. The goldfinch is a migratory bird in North America. My aging father went into assisted living one year ago, in August 2020. It wasn’t long and Alzheimer’s had tightened its grip, moving him to memory care by last December. Over the last few months, his sentences have become shorter and shorter, and his body weaker and weaker. To make the most of these last years, my wife and I have been trying to get to Illinois every few months to visit him. Our meetings this week were short, but sweet. Being able to sit with him for only an hour per day, I was afforded some solace in birding and wildlife photography. As usual, I went for a morning hike at the Peter Exner Nature Preserve near my brother’s house in Huntley, Illinois.  American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis, song bird perched on a branch at Exner Nature Wildlife Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois. The goldfinch is a migratory bird in North America. I was amazed at the number of American Goldfinches flitting across the fields. Their cheerful calls and bright colors were enough to lighten any dark mood. The American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis, is a bright gold migratory songbird of North America. It has an affinity for seeds and is often found in pastures and meadows plucking at the seed heads and will readily visit a thistle sock feeder. The morning mood was also uplifted by the happy whistles of the Black-capped Chickadee. Poecile atricapillus is a small songbird named for its chick-a-dee-dee-dee call. I found it in the more wooded areas of the Exner Marsh, rather than the open fields along with the Goldfinches. They are reportedly a non-migratory species and move only slightly within their ranges in the northern United States and Canada. I was also cheered by lifers. I added the Northern Waterthrush and Warbling Vireo, bringing my world lifelist to 245 species. I also added 8 new species to my Illinois list. Always a spark of joy for a birder! Exner Nature Preserve; McHenry County, IL. August 26, 2021.  Black-capped Chickadee, Poecile atricapillus, song bird perched on a branch at Exner Nature Wildlife Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois. Black-capped Chickadee is a small non-migratory bird in North America. It is the state bird of Massachusetts and Maine.  Monarch Butterfly on a branch at Exner Nature Wildlife Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois. Danaus plexippus  Black-capped Chickadee, Poecile atricapillus, song bird perched on a branch with leaves at Exner Nature Wildlife Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois. Black-capped Chickadee is a small non-migratory bird in North America. It is the state bird of Massachusetts and Maine.  American Goldfinch, Spinus tristis, song bird perched on a branch at Exner Nature Wildlife Preserve in McHenry County, Illinois. The goldfinch is a migratory bird in North America. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Close up macro photo of Differential Grasshopper, Melanoplus differentialis. Agricultural crop insect pest found throughout northern Mexico, the central United States and Canada. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA This just looked like a cool thing to photograph! Walton County, Georgia. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Eastern Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, flicking forked tongue. Harmless non-venomous snake found in the eastern United States. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA Removed from a house on an animal control call. Walton County, Georgia. Walton County, Georgia.  Eastern Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, flicking forked tongue. Harmless non-venomous snake found in the eastern United States. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA  Eastern Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, flicking forked tongue. Harmless non-venomous snake found in the eastern United States. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA  Eastern Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, flicking forked tongue. Harmless non-venomous snake found in the eastern United States. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA   Eastern Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis, flicking forked tongue. Harmless non-venomous snake found in the eastern United States. Photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Anhinga; Big Sandy Creek Marsh, Walton County, Georgia. My eBird alerts went off for a couple of species I didn't have on my Walton County list. So at lunch time, I had to go on a chase for an Anhinga at the Big Sandy Creek Marsh and some Cliff Swallows under the bridge of the reservoir. Got both! Walton County, Georgia.  Cliff Swallow. Hard Labor Creek Reservoir; Walton County, Georgia. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message Some random eBird and iNaturalist observations from July 2021.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Common Grackle, Quiscalus quiscula, blackbird perched in a cypress tree. Birding photography in Orange County, Florida on Hourglass Lake at Disney Pop Century Resort. Our family spent June 26 to July 4 in Disney for a summer vacation. Each morning while waiting on the others to get up, I spent some time photographing birds and other critters around the Pop Century Resort to upload to eBird and iNaturalist. I even added a life bird: the Limpkin.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Two juveniles American Alligators swimming in duckweed bog at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. Part of the ACE Basin refuges supported by Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The day was getting late, the humidity was getting high, and my feet were getting tired. But as I passed a canal along the Boynton Trail at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, I saw a splash from the corner of my eye and heard that wonderful little chirp. Baby gators! I could see about fourteen babies in the pod... and hear several more. Two were larger sized - perhaps from last year's clutch. I didn't get to photograph them all, but was careful not to post duplicates on iNaturalist. Donnelley Wildlife Management Area; Colleton, South Carolina, USA.  Baby juvenile American Alligator swimming in duckweed bog at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.  Baby American Alligators swimming in duckweed and pennywort bog at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Anhinga darter bird on the bank of the marsh at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. Part of the ACE Basin refuges supported by Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Although my primary reason for choosing Donnelley WMA for a day trip was alligators, I knew from iNaturalist users there would be plenty of birding photography opportunities as well. And I wasn't let down! I was able to add 17 new species to my South Carolina list. Donnelley Wildlife Management Area; Colleton, South Carolina, USA.  Female Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, perched on cane pole on the bank of the marsh at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.  Green Heron, Butorides virescens, long legged wading bird on the bank of the marsh at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. Part of the ACE Basin refuges supported by Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. |
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