 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders 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  Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, a small white heron wading bird, walking in a salt marsh tidal flat at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Willet at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Tringa semipalmata is a large shorebird in coastal saltmarshes.  Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, a small white heron wading bird, walking in a salt marsh tidal flat at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Tricolored Heron at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor, formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron that is native to coastal parts of the Americas.  Tricolored Heron at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor, formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron that is native to coastal parts of the Americas.  Two Great Egrets, white long legged wading birds, off Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park.  Snowy Egret and Tricolored heron walking in water on Hilton Head Island beach Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, a small white heron wading bird, walking in a salt marsh tidal flat at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Willet at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Tringa semipalmata is a large shorebird in coastal saltmarshes.  Tricolored Heron wading in tidal salt marsh at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor, formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron that is native to coastal parts of the Americas.  Snowy Egret white long legged wading bird in Atlantic Ocean surf off Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Tricolored Heron at Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The tricolored heron, Egretta tricolor, formerly known as the Louisiana heron, is a small species of heron that is native to coastal parts of the Americas.  Snowy Egret white long legged wading bird in Atlantic Ocean surf off Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Snowy Egret white long legged wading bird off Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  Semipalmated Sandpiper and Sanderling shorebirds on beach Peeps, small shore birds on Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park.
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 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders 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  Adult Great Egret mother with two babies in rookery nest. Large white long legged water bird with long bill and long legs. Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret, or great white heron. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  Egrets and Herons in a nesting colony rookery on Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. A rookery is a communal nesting ground found in wetland areas.  Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets and Herons in a nesting colony rookery on Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. A rookery is a communal nesting ground found in wetland areas.  Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets and Herons in a nesting colony rookery on Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. A rookery is a communal nesting ground found in wetland areas.  iPhone panorama of the rookery on Ibis Pond in the Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge  The Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, is a small white heron with long bill and long legs. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  The Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, is a small white heron with long bill and long legs. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  Adult Great Egret mother with two babies in rookery nest. Large white long legged water bird with long bill and long legs. Ardea alba, also known as the common egret, large egret, or great white heron. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  The Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, is a small white heron with long bill and long legs. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders of God’s creation. -- Genesis 1:20 Then God said, “Let the waters swarm with fish and other life. Let the skies be filled with birds of every kind.”  Colorful male Painted Bunting bird perched on a branch in Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge... what a wonderful place! Every time I vacation on Hilton Head Island, I have to make at least one visit to the refuge. Our second morning, while the ladies went to the outlet mall, I spent six hours hiking the refuge. The first bird I spotted was the main bird I had hoped to see - a Painted Bunting.  Colorful male Painted Bunting bird perched on a branch in Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  Northern Cardinal bird perched on a branch in Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. Pickney Island, located on the bridge between Hilton Head Island and the mainland, is 3.8 miles long and 1.75 miles across its greatest width. It consists of several habitats including salt marsh, tidal creeks, forestland, brushland, fallow fields and freshwater ponds.  Boat-tailed Grackle blackbird perched on a branch and Spanish Moss in Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. The boat-tailed grackle, Quiscalus major, is a resident on the coasts and saltwater marsh of the Southeastern United States.  The common gallinule, Gallinula galeata, is a water bird in the rail family. Common in pond, marsh, swamp, lake and wet habitat. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  Female Boat-tailed Grackle perched on a stick over water. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. The boat-tailed grackle, Quiscalus major, is found on the coasts of the Southeastern United States. It is found in coastal saltwater marshes and, in Florida, also on inland waters.  Anhinga on Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird.  Black-crowned Night-heron bird perched on a limb in a rookery on Pickney Island NWR near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Nycticorax nycticorax, or black-capped night heron, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world.  The Snowy Egret, Egretta thula, is a small white heron with long bill and long legs. Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.  Anhinga on Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird.  Anhinga on Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird.  Black-crowned Night-heron bird perched on a limb in a rookery on Pickney Island NWR near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Nycticorax nycticorax, or black-capped night heron, is a medium-sized heron found throughout a large part of the world.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders of God’s creation. "Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is His work." Psalms 111:2  Cannonball jellyfish, Stomolophus meleagris, also known as the cabbagehead jellyfish in the sand on Hilton Head Island beach. While birding the beaches of Hilton Head Island, my eyes were constantly trained toward the sky. However, I really needed to be looking down! The beach was covered with Cannonball Jellyfish throughout our week long visit to the Island. Never before had I seen so many jellyfish, and so large, washed up on the beach on prior visits.  Cannonball jellyfish, Stomolophus meleagris, also known as the cabbagehead jellyfish in the sand on Hilton Head Island beach. In addition to the jellies, there are other reasons to look down as you walk. The beaches of Hilton Head Island are used by Loggerhead Sea Turtles for nesting as well. You'd hate to step on a cute little hatchling!  Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting area, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Sea turtle patrol sign marking a Loggerhead turtle nesting area on the beach and dunes. Endangered eggs and hatchlings are protected by federal and state laws. Do not disturb.  Dead Atlantic Blue Crab on Hilton Head Island beach. Callinectes sapidus, the Blue Crab, Atlantic Blue Crab, or Chesapeake blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.  Large horse shoe crab washed up on Port Royal Sound, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mitchelville Fish Haul Beach Park.  Cannonball Jelly washed up from the ocean onto the sand. Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina. Cannonball jellyfish are mostly harmless to humans. Common on the southeastern coast of the United States, including the Gulf Coast.  Dead Atlantic Blue Crab on Hilton Head Island beach. Callinectes sapidus, the Blue Crab, Atlantic Blue Crab, or Chesapeake blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.  Cannonball Jelly washed up from the ocean onto the sand. Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina. Cannonball jellyfish are mostly harmless to humans. Common on the southeastern coast of the United States, including the Gulf Coast.  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, landscape, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders of God’s creation."Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created." Revelation 4:11  Saturday, June 1, 2019 at sunrise. Group of Brown Pelicans flying over the Atlantic Ocean. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. ...squadrons of sea-fowl sweeping through the air...  Sunday evening, May 26, 7:38 PM - Large flying Brown Pelican with wings spread. Photographed on Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina, USA. The brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, is a North American bird found on the Atlantic Coast. We took a week-long family vacation to Hilton Head Island. I made it out to the beach with my camera for several sunrises and sunsets. I was amazed at the numbers of huge Brown Pelicans soaring through the air. They frequently flew with the wind, just off shore, sometimes only a few feet above the water. On their return flights against the wind, they typically stayed several hundred feet inland, crusing above the rows of hotels.  Sunday sunset, May 26, 2019. Large flying Brown Pelican with wings spread. Photographed on Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina, USA. The brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, is a North American bird found on the Atlantic Coast.  Wednesday morning at sunrise, May 29, 2019. Laughing Gull, Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina The laughing gull, Leucophaeus atricilla, is a medium-sized gull of North and South America. Black head seagull standing on one foot on the sandy beach.  Wednesday morning at sunrise, May 29, 2019. Soaring Brown Pelican, Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina Large Brown Pelican soaring through the air over the Atlantic Ocean. Pelecanus occidentalis dives into water to feed.  Saturday, June 1, 2019. Brown Pelican preparing to dive. Saturday, June 1, 2019 - Going down for a dive! I spent my last morning trying to capture the Pelicans diving into the ocean.  American Crow sitting on sand dune fence on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at sunrise.  Brown Pelicans soaring over the surf on Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina. Atlantic Ocean.  Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.  Black and white long haired kitten cuddled in a blanket. Pet adoption cat rescue photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia. Every May in Georgia we enter a new season. It isn’t just “spring”, but a repeating phenomena called “kitten season”. The numbers of tiny kittens that enter the animal shelter totally sky-rockets. All winter long, adopters are looking for kittens, but none are to be found. But in kitten season, cats are looking for adopters, but not enough are to be found. The only way to keep all these precious kittens alive is to have a high turnover of adoptions and rescues. Getting shelter shots of the kittens is fairly easy. I like to use a 40mm macro lens so I can get pretty close to them and shoot in the lower light conditions inside the shelter. Those little puff-balls with long whiskers are usually irresistible to potential adopters! But taking photos isn’t enough. People have to see them! This requires a whole lot of internet marketing. I run a website for the shelter where I shoot, but that isn’t enough. To keep up with the numbers we really have to put these kitties out there. So we turn to social media as well as a few national pet adoption websites. And you never know, perhaps someone checking out blogs on a stock photo website will fall in love and adopt too! Wanda and Toby were rescued by Pound Puppies N Kittens Rescue on May 31, 2019! Their rescue was sponsored by a donation to the rescue from Carol.  Black kitten cuddled in a blanket. Pet adoption cat rescue photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia. 
Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.
Fawn and white female Pit Bull Terrier dog outside on leash. Right ear is swollen with possible hematoma. Pet adoption dog rescue photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia.
"Piper" was a pretty pittie that was picked up by a Walton County Animal Control officer in Georgia on May 20, 2019. Good news: she had a microchip! Bad news: her owner said he probably wasn't going to come claim her. She had just been adopted from an animal shelter in a neighboring county but ended up in another shelter. But hopefully she'd have a third chance of finding a good home.
Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.
Female brown and tan Anatolian Shepherd mixed breed dog outside. Pet adoption dog rescue photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia.
"Basil" was a sweet, older Anatolian Shepherd mixed breed dog that came into the Walton County Animal Control shelter on May 20, 2019. She was a stray, and without a collar, tag or microchip, her owner couldn't be located.
She was a calm dog, which usually makes photography easier. But she was camera shy. She just didn't want to look at me whenever I raised that big, scary camera to my face. When I tried my trick of tossing a dog toy in the air, instead of looking and perking up, she cowered and moved away. I don't know for sure, but perhaps she'd had people throw things at her in the past. Unfortunately I was pressed for time and only got one decent shot of Basil. But in the photo, the depth of soul in her deep brown eyes really shined through. She was a gentle girl, and a favorite of mine in the shelter at that time. Basil was rescued on May 25, 2019 by Second Chance Habitat! Her rescue was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Heidi, Barbara, Adele, Lorraine and Anne. Thanks all!  William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders 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  A barred owl perched over Jacks Creek on Snows Mill Road; Walton County, Georgia. It was a wild Walton morning! I made my morning drive so I could do a bit of early morning birding. The fun started before I even made it to work with an owl perched over Jacks Creek. Then on my walk before starting the work day, I spotted the two beaver on the upper retention pond. And before heading into the office, I heard two Cuckoos cuckooing in the trees and managed to draw one out for a photo with a bit of playback.  "Let every living creature praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6. Granted, this beaver was reaching up for some low hanging leaves. But it sure looked like it was praising God to me!  Spring arrival of a couple of Yellow-billed Cuckoos; Walton County, Georgia.
 Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.  Older female tan Chihuahua with red collar and bell. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia. Five hours. That’s the power of a photograph. “Carmen” went from a twice homeless pup and into the arms of a loving home in five hours through pet adoption photography. Most of us became photographers because we love photography. We love to document our trips, capture photos of wildlife, make memories that last forever. We love the satisfaction of social media comments and compliments. And we love the gallery sales and stock uploads. But how about something else to fall in love with?... finding new homes for unwanted pets! This sweet senior Chihuahua’s elderly owner had gone blind and could no longer care for her. So she was given to a new home. But not long after taking her in, she jumped out of their car and couldn’t be found. She was later picked up by animal control when some firefighters found her wandering the street. When her new owner saw her posted online, they called the shelter, but had decided they wouldn’t take her back in. Carmen got a quick photo session in my homemade photography studio inside the shelter that I normally use for cats. Her quirky expression got her some immediate attention and adoption applications. The sun had not even gone down for the day and she was already adopted into a new home. Photography is satisfying. That is why we are photographers. But find an even higher level of satisfaction by occasionally donating your photography skills to your local animal shelter!   Stock photo sales help support animal shelter photography expenses and the domain and hosting fees for the animal shelter website.  Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.  Large male tan Lab and bulldog mixed breed mutt dog. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia. “Big Boy” was a handsome pitbull terrier mix that was surrendered to the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Georgia on May 10, 2019. Big Boy got his outdoor pet adoption photography session on May 14, 2019.  
Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.
Red female mixed breed mutt dog with panting tongue. Dog rescue pet adoption photo for animal control humane society shelter in Georgia.
“Annette” was a stray dog that was turned in to the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Georgia on May 11, 2019. She was a happy girl, full of life and energy. Annette got her outdoor pet adoption photography session on May 14, 2019.
Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.
Muscular blue nose American Pitbull Terrier dog. Pet rescue dog adoption photography for animal shelter humane society in Georgia.
Butler was picked up stray by a Walton County Animal Control officer in Georgia on April 30, 2019. Butler was a grey and white male Pit Bull Terrier, 5 years old. He had a wonderful personality but, being a pitbull, had a bit of a tough time getting attention from rescues and adopters. He got his outdoor pet adoption photography session on May 6. Finally, a rescue stepped up to the plate and he was saved by Barkville Dog Rescue on May 13, 2019. His rescue was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Alice, Jason and Anne.
 William Wise Photo Nature Notes is a wildlife, birding and nature photography blog documenting the wonders 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  Semipalmated Sandpiper; Walton County, GA. A quick drive to Braswell Church Road during lunch break to add a life bird and photos of a few I have listed without photographs. I'm not the best yet at these shorebirds, so I hope I got them right!  Eastern Kingbird; Walton County, Georgia.  Least Sandpiper; Walton County, GA.  Lesser Yellowlegs; Walton County, GA. 
Waltonpets Furtography is an animal shelter pet adoption and rescue photography blog highlighting the dogs and cats of the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Monroe, Georgia.
Happy young female black lab puppy dog outdoors wagging tail and panting tongue. Pet rescue dog adoption photography for animal shelter humane society in Georgia.
Full of energy! That was Maggie. And a dog like that can be a challenge during a pet adoption photography session.
Maggie was a gorgeous, young Black Labrador Retriever that was turned in as a stray to the Walton County Animal Control shelter in Georgia on May 1, 2019. It is hard to believe, but no owner came looking for this pretty girl. Maggie just wanted to get out and run. She really wasn’t thrilled with having her photos taken and it showed in a few of the shots. But I was finally able to get a good shot with her pretty ears perked up by tossing a toy above my head and quickly getting a few shots before her attention went elsewhere. It took a week, mainly because she was so high energy and barky, but she was finally rescued on May 8 by Maine Lab Rescue. Her rescue was sponsored by donations to the rescue from Ellen, Roxanne, Anne and Jason. 
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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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