Animal Shelter Furtography Blog is my pet photography collection of dog and cat rescues and adoptions from the humane society animal shelter.
"Man" was a malnourished Pitbull Terrier that was brought to the animal shelter on October 14, 2021. He was rescued by ATL Lab Rescue on October 27, 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 A morning walk along the beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. 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 Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort County, South Carolina. American Alligators on Osprey Pond in Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina10/25/2021 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 Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful spot for some easy wildlife photography. It is a roughly 4,000 acre nature preserve located along coastal South Carolina, USA. The refuge is very well maintained and has an extensive gravel roadway, excellent for casual hiking and birding. Sitting at the entrance bridge to Hilton Head Island, a popular beach island resort area, the Pinckney Island NWR sees many visitors. The many visitors usually stay along the gravel roadway, and don’t venture too far past the first main pond, Ibis Pond, and the butterfly gardens located there. But a bonus awaits the explorer that pushes on past the first mile. While one will spot many beautiful wading birds along that first stretch, some of the more seclusive animals may be harder to see. The further back you go on the island, the fewer people you’ll pass, and the more wildlife you’ll encounter. My adventure this morning took me back to Osprey Pond and even further to the Nini Chapin Pond. It was here I found the alligators! There were several adults and about 9 juveniles on Osprey Pond. And hidden on the Nini Chapin pond was a pod of about 15 tiny alligators born this summer. Each were about 9 inches long, were brightly colored with their yellow stripes, and let out that cute little chirp characteristic of baby alligators. In my excitement, I didn’t quite notice that their chirping had brought their guardian mother over to check me out. Thankfully, as I kept my distance, so did she! Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort County, South Carolina. 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 What a pleasant surprise! As I circled the Nini Chapin Pond on the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, a couple of scurrying, brightly-banded baby gators caught my attention. And then, to my right, a few more! And on the left, about 5 more under a bush! These tiny things were certainly this year's hatchings, being about 8 to 10 inches long. After letting out a few of those cute chirps, their diligent mother came over to check me out... and keep me safely back from her babies. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort County, South Carolina. 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 Bringing my bike to Pinckney Island NWR, I was able to cover more ground on my morning trip. I rode up to the Nini Chapin Pond and left my bike to explore on foot. The pond was lined with wading birds, alligators and other critters! Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort County, South Carolina.
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
While pushing my way through some tall grass and Dog Fennel lining the Nini Chapin Pond on Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, I looked down at my feet and saw the back end of a snake in the grass. Since the first snake I encountered quickly slithered off, I didn't want to miss this one! It was a thick, dark-colored snake with roughly keeled scales. Was it a Cottonmouth? Taking a few more seconds to assess, I figured it was a non-venomous Watersnake.
I put my foot on the snake to keep it from shooting through the grass into the pond. And reaching down, I grabbed the back half to throw it up on the shorter grass above the bank. Success! It immediately took a defensive posture and posed for some photography and videos. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort County, South Carolina. Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog and cat rescues and adoptions. "Maleficent" was a cute kitty picked up stray by an animal control officer on October 20, 2021. She was rescued by Altered Feral State Rescue three days later!
Animal Shelter Furtography Blog is my pet photography collection of dog and cat rescues and adoptions from the humane society animal shelter.
"Spider" was picked up stray by an animal control officer on October 19, 2021. He was a very happy and playful young pup. No owner came to claim him and he was adopted into a new home on October 22, 2021!
Animal Shelter Furtography Blog is my pet photography collection of dog and cat rescues and adoptions from the humane society animal shelter.
"Dixie" was surrendered to an animal control officer on October 15, 2021. I did her furtography photo session on October 21 and she was rescued by Bossy Paws Rescue on November 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 The fall nights have gotten much cooler and this tiny Green Anole lizard crawled underneath the front door to spend a warmer evening indoors. When the sun warmed the sky later that afternoon, I released him to sun on a leaf in a patch of briers.
Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog and cat rescues and adoptions.
"Boone" was a happy young brindle Pitbull Terrier mix breed dog that was picked up stray by an animal control officer on October 12, 2021. No owner came to look for him and he was rescued by Bossy Paws Rescue on October 20, 2021. His rescue was sponsored by pledged donations to the rescue from Anne, Lorraine, Sonia, Nancy, Becky, Jason, Dana, Adela and Joyce.
Waltonpets Furtography Blog is an animal shelter pet photography blog of dog and cat rescues and adoptions. "Yoly" was a super-sweet Pitbull mix puppy that was surrendered to the animal shelter by her owner on October 12, 2021. She was adopted from the shelter on October 16, 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 An afternoon of hiking the trails at Unicoi State Park in White County, Georgia. Botanical observations for iNaturalist. Unicoi State Park, White 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 A birding hike along the Lake Trail, and the Unicoi/Helen Bottoms Trail at Unicoi State Park in White County, Helen, Georgia. Unicoi State Park, White County, Georgia. |
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