LOL

I had to read up on the old myth that the storks bring babies after seeing a Woodstork in Murrells Inlet. Seems the story goes back as far as ancient Greek and Roman mythology but became popular during the Victorian era when it was an easy way to explain how babies were brought into the world. They are a pretty big bird but how to explain how the bird knew which house to deliver the baby. 

Winter Birding

 I was surprised at how many birds that I saw when I was in South Carolina. My little Chickadee was a frequent sighting as well as this Goldfinch. This area where feeders are hung is a good place to see birds but with the building of the new nature center all that pounding was keeping them away. I did see Cedar Waxwings, Bluebirds, Titmice and many shore birds.

 Several years ago the nature center burned to the ground...I believe it was struck by lightning. It took awhile to finally start the rebuild and it looks bigger and higher off of the ground. I always thought it would be great to look out over the marsh.....we shall see.

I am no good at identifying Warblers. An old seasoned birder next to me said this is a Pine Warbler which we don't see in Michigan. I hope so because it will be a life bird for me.

What a Wonderful Christmas!

I had such a good Christmas holiday in South Carolina! The weather was sunny and warm most days. We ate, shopped and just has a great time together and I want to thank the whole Mitsuoka family for their kindness and hospitality.
This Pelican photo was taken off the pier at the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet. That place is always full of shore birds that will sit still while you get your shot. I didn't get as many photos as I usually do in the spring.
Happy New Year to you all! 2020...WOW!

Turkey Convention

 I was driving thru Brookgreen Gardens (not a flower in sight) and came across these (lots) of turkeys. No flowers in sight. They have taken down the Xmas decoration and it looks like pansy and poppies have been planted. I like it being so quiet there.