Thursday, July 22, 2010

Osprey

looking for fish in the freshwater lagoon at Huntington Beach State Park


Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Gray Hairstreak


One of the most common of the hairstreak butterflies. It is the only hairstreak in our region that perches with open wings.

Little Blue Heron

at Santee Delta WMA

Friday, July 16, 2010

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

A Male Monarch Butterfly

at the Santee Delta WMA.


The male Monarch is distinguished by two black scent patches (circled) on its hindwings that give forth an odor which attracts female Monarchs.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Great Crested Flycatcher


Thanks to Gary Phillips for helping with the identification.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Breakfast Time

The egrets and herons were having a feast this morning in the freshwater lagoon at Huntington Beach State Park.





Friday, July 02, 2010

Old Building

This old building is located on route 378 near Turbeville, SC. The photo won first prize in the intermediate level at the Myrtle Beach Camera Club.