Return of the Ospreys It’s mating time and nest-building time for the Ospreys of Lake Oconee again!! These photos are of Pebbles and Bam Bam, last year’s featured couple. Ospreys mate for life, and usually occupy the same nest every…
Sandhill Cranes One of my favorite sights to see is the annual migration of the Sandhill Cranes from The Caribbean and Florida to Canada and Alaska. They pass through our area in late January and early February each year. The…
Fox Squirrels (And Friends) Like the butcher who backed into the meat grinder, I have gotten a little behind in my work!! I have been able to get a few decent shots here and there, but haven’t been able…
Foggy Days 12-18-2021 The Sun hasn’t come out very much over the past few days, but that, along with the cool weather, actually seems to draw the wildlife out into the open more. It was so good to finally see…
My New Neighbor!! 12-12-2021 I was thrilled to see a juvenile American Bald Eagle right here in Jones County!! It was perched upon a pole light, with a wind sock behind it – hardly an American Flag, a Bible, and…
In Loving Memory of Jack This post is dedicated in loving memory of John “Jack” Hayworth, the son of my very dear friend, Former Congresswoman, Dr. Nan Hayworth, and her husband Scott. Jack was a true American Patriot, who…
Mergansers!! 11-27-2021 I was finally able to get a few decent shots of some beautiful Mergansers. I even saw one pair mating. I really didn’t know what was going on. She was lying still, low in the water, while he…
Happy Thanksgiving!! 11-25-2021 Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends, followers, and visitors!! The colder weather has certainly brought the animals out!! The Hawks are out in full force. The Great Blue Herons are running wild (well .. flying!!). The…
The (BUSY) Week in Review 11-14-2021 The cooler weather certainly brings the wildlife out. The Hawks are everywhere, the Deer are rutting, the Woodpeckers are, well, pecking away, and the Great Blue Herons are showing of their God-Given beauty!! I…
Catching Up!! 11-06-2021 I apologize to all of you, my faithful followers (OK, OK .. BOTH of you, my faithful followers!!) 😎 . Work has been hectic, to say the least. We should have that remedied soon. Although I have…
My New Little B-O-T-E 10-03-2021 So, I bought a little 10′ Pelican boat to see if I could get closer to some of my loyal subjects. Yesterday was my first day out, and, although it was a very foggy day…
Catching Up! 09-28-2021 Well, work has been hectic, to say the least, and the warm weather has kept some of the animals doing a better job of hiding from me, but here are a few random shots from the past…
Fernandina Beach!! 08-15-2021 I spent a couple of days at my home away from home, a.k.a. “My Happy Place”, making new friends, eating delicious seafood, and getting a few photos in. If you’ve never been, you need to go!! Hope…
New Lens – Good Luck! 08-10-2021 My new lens came today. It’s not as powerful as my main lens, but is definitely sharper (and lighter!). It also seems to bring a certain amount of good luck! I shot these within…
Soaring Tom 08-01-2021 The Osprey “Season” is drawing to an end. I haven’t seen Jeri in a couple of weeks, and Tom is hanging out further up the cove. He did fly by a couple of times just to say…
Tom is Flying!! 07-20-2021 Well, three weeks after his sister took to the skies, Tom finally decided he could do it too!! And do it, he did!! He gets first billing, so the photos aren’t in chronological order. The…
Tom, Jeri, Bam Bam and More!! Went to visit “my” Osprey family again. Tom still isn’t flying. His sister, Jeri, has been flying for almost 3 weeks! Bam Bam brought Tom a fish; Jeri protected her brother from a passing…
Fourth of July With Pebbles, Bam Bam, Tom, and Jeri 07-04-2021 Tom is still not flying, while his sister Jeri has been flying majestically for about 10 days. They are about 9 weeks old now. It is amazing how quickly…
Jeri is Flying!! 06-26-2021 Jeri is flying!! Tom wants to. I’m sure he will be flying in the next day or two. Pebbles and Bam Bam (Mama and Daddy) would fly into the nest with a fish, then leave still…
Timber Rattler 06-25-2021 I had to scurry this beautiful Timber Rattler off the road to get it from being run over. Then I chased it through the woods to get a few decent shots. Beautiful snake!! Bonus Video!! Back…