 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  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, shell. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA. I found this small Common Snapping Turtle cutting across the grass headed toward the large water retention pond near my office in Walton County, Georgia. Even though it was a small juvenile, it was just as feisty as the large ones! - Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104.  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, shell. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA.  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, in palm of hand. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA.  Small juvenile Common Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, shell. Aquatic turtle found in North America, photographed in Walton County, Georgia, USA.
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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
Large Green American Bullfrog at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson, Arizona USA
A very hot afternoon birding walk at the Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Tucson, Arizona.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park; Tucson, Arizona. June 24, 2022 
Female Mallard hen on a log in the water treatment pond at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, Tucson Arizona 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 Some random birding around my hotel during a stay in Tucson, Arizona for Bible Conference. 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  Mt Lemmon, Arizona A short day-hike upon Mount Lemmon in Arizona. Five birds were lifers for me: Spotted Towhee, Yellow-eyed Junco, Stellar's Jay, Acorn Woodpecker and Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
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
I was in Tucson, Arizona for our annual Bible Conference and made an early morning drive through Saguaro National Park (East). I found and photographed my first Pyrrhuloxia. The Cactus Forest Loop Drive was so beautiful, I returned the following morning for an 8 mile run!
Saguaro National Park East (Rincon Mountain), Pima County, Arizona. 
Life Bird! The pyrrhuloxia or desert cardinal is a medium-sized North American song bird found in the American southwest and northern Mexico.
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Large male blue and white bluenose American Pitbull Terrier canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales of this photo support pet adoption websites.
"Toro" was a handsome bluenose American Pitbull Terrier dog that was picked up stray by an animal control officer. We did his dog adoption photography session on June 3, 2022 and he was rescued from the shelter on June 13, 2022!
Large male blue and white bluenose American Pitbull Terrier canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Stock sales of this photo support pet adoption websites.
Large blue Pitbull dog barking and howling while outside on a leash.
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  Hooded Warbler bird, Setophaga citrina, perched in the forest at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia USA. Birding photography. Taking advantage of a day off work for Memorial Day, a few friends from church accompanied my wife and I for a day hike at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia. Being later in the morning, the bird activity wasn't too high, but I could hear several warblers in the woods as we descended the hundreds of stairs into the gorge. I managed only one good shot of a Hooded Warbler. Catching eye-level images of Turkey Vultures soaring within gorge from the rim is always an interesting perspective. I also got a Lifer: a Broad-winged Hawk!  Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, soaring with wings spread. Birding photography and bird listing at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia USA.  Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura, soaring with wings spread. Birding photography and bird listing at Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia USA.  Broad-winged Hawk. 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  Small spiny Eastern Fence Swift Lizard, Sceloporus undulatus, on a rock. Reptile wildlife photography while herping on a hike in Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia, USA. Just a short walk on the nature trails through my parent's Del Webb neighborhood in Greensboro, 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
Large American Alligator profile portrait showing teeth. Herping and wildlife photography walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
A spur-of-the-moment decision to go hike Phinizy Swamp Nature Center in Richmond County, Georgia.
Two young Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Calidris minutilla is a small shorebird peep that forage in wetlands throughout North America.
Red male Northern Cardinal songbird perched in the reeds. Birding eBird listing and wildlife photography walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Adult female Pied Billed Grebe bird feeding chicks a crayfish in the wetland cell at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Podilymbus podiceps is also known as Podilymbus podiceps and is a small water bird found in freshwater wetlands, lakes and ponds throughout North America.
Female Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, perched in the grass and reeds. Birding eBird listing and wildlife photography walk at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Green Carolina Anole Lizard at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Reptile herping photography.
Little Blue Heron, Egretta caerulea, standing on a fence at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Resident breeder of coastal states and migrates to southeastern United States. Birding and wildlife photography.
Two young Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Dendrocygna autumnalis is found in the southeastern United States in freshwater ponds, lakes, and marshes and wetland habitats.
Profile portrait of a juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis. Birding photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Profile portrait of a juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis. Birding photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Profile portrait of a juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis. Birding photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
Pair of juvenile Black-bellied Whistling Tree Ducks at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia birding and wildlife photography
Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio polyxenes, at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia birding and wildlife photography.
Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, a white heron, fishing in the pond. Birding and wildlife photography at Phinizy Swamp Nature Center, Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia USA.
Cattle Egret, Bubulcus ibis, at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia birding and wildlife photography.
Red male adult Northern Cardinal perched on a wooden rail at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. Birding and wildlife photography
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
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled in Walton County, Georgia USA. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Georgia.
Plain-bellied Watersnake removed out of a garage on an animal control call in Walton County, Georgia. It was approximately 2.5 to 3 feet long and surprisingly calm during a photo session before release nearby.
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled in Walton County, Georgia USA. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Georgia.
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled in Walton County, Georgia USA. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Georgia.
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled and flicking its forked tongue. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA
Plain Bellied Watersnake held up to show orange belly. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled on a log. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA
Plain Bellied Watersnake coiled on a log. Nerodia erythrogaster is a non venomous snake found in wetland habitats in the southeast United States. Herping reptile photography 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  Male Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, calling in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA birding photography. Whenever I make a trip back to Illinois to visit family, I have to make a visit to the Exner Marsh Nature Preserve. This nice little refuge is just down the street from my brother's house in Huntley, IL. I wasn't expecting too much on this cool, overcast morning, but ended up coming away with 8 new Illinois birds and a Lifer: a Yellow-throated Vireo!  Female Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, calling in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois  Large adult Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Canada Goose, Branta canadensis, sitting on her nest in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois  Swamp Sparrow, Melospiza georgiana, at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA birding photography. Wetlands habitat wildlife refuge.  Three baby Canada Geese, Branta canadensis in the reeds at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Common Yellowthroat at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, Illinois USA  Canada Geese, Branta canadensis at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Canada Geese, Branta canadensis in foggy swamp at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, McHenry County, Illinois USA  Song Sparrow bird at Exner Marsh Nature Preserve, Illinois 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 In May I drove from my home state of Georgia to Illinois, and then to Missouri. Of course, I couldn't resist a bit of birding in the hotel parking lots. White House, Tennessee - May 4, 2022St. Louis, Missiouri - May 7, 2022
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
"Cupcake" was a sweet female Belgian Shepherd Malinois mix dog that was picked up stray by an animal control officer on April 11, 2022. She was a well-behaved girl that would sit and lay down on command, making her pet adoption photography session much easier.
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 Black Racer Snake, Coluber constrictor, being held in a hand flicking tongue. A nonvenomous snake found in the United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA. March 30, 2022.
Picked up out of a house on an animal control call today. Homeowner tried to stomp it but it got away under some furniture. About 3' long; end of tail missing. Walton County, Georgia.
Sunny with a high near 80; low 60. 
Eastern Black Racer Snake, Coluber constrictor, being held in a hand flicking tongue. A nonvenomous snake found in the United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA. March 30, 2022.
Eastern Black Racer Snake, Coluber constrictor, coiled in the grass flicking tongue. A nonvenomous snake found in the United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA. March 30, 2022.
Eastern Black Racer Snake, Coluber constrictor, coiled in the grass flicking tongue. A nonvenomous snake found in the United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA. March 30, 2022.
Eastern Black Racer Snake, Coluber constrictor, coiled in the grass flicking tongue. A nonvenomous snake found in the United States. Herping reptile photography in Walton County, Georgia USA. March 30, 2022.
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Black and tan female German Shepherd police K9 dog outside on leash. Humane Society animal shelter pet rescue dog adoption photography.
"Luna" was a German Shepherd surrendered to the animal control shelter by her owner on March 24, 2022. We did a dog adoption photography session together on March 30, 2022 and she was rescued the next day!
Black and tan female German Shepherd police K9 dog outside on leash. Humane Society animal shelter pet rescue dog adoption photography.
Black and tan female German Shepherd police K9 dog outside on leash. Humane Society animal shelter pet rescue dog adoption photography.
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In December 1993 I came to know the Designer and Creator of this wonderful planet and its creatures: Jesus Christ.
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