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The Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp is a different world; a seemingly untouched, primitive landscape of serpents and dragons; a foreboding, dark land, yet exciting and evoking the urge to explore. I have explored this intriguing swamp habitat on many occasions; each time paddling a bit further, and each time investigating its details a bit more closely. My desire is to promote and preserve this majestic piece of Earth through my nature journals and photographs, and the travel blogs of other adventurers…
The Okefenokee is the largest blackwater swamp in North America. The majority of the swamp lies within the state of Georgia, but straddles the border into Florida. It is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness. Its Native American name means “The Land of Trembling Earth”.
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Hi, I’m conservation photographer and nature writer William Wise. I am definitely not an Okefenokee expert, but I am certainly an Okefenokee enthusiast. I am provided the privilege of the Okefenokee lying within less than a half-day’s drive from my home. I’m currently an animal shelter manager and live in Athens, Georgia with my wife and two teenage daughters. I was saved under a campus ministry while studying wildlife biology at the University of Georgia. My love of the outdoors quickly turned into a love for the Creator and His works. William Wise Nature Notes is my wildlife and birding photo blog documenting the beauty, design and wonder of God’s creation. I am also a guest author at Lee’s Birdwatching Adventures and The Creation Club. I sell stock photography to support my creation ministry and pet adoption photography efforts. — “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.
Latest Posts…
- Okefenokee Golden Club FruitOn our May 2020 Okefenokee canoe trek, the Golden Clubs were no longer sporting many of those beautiful yellow and white spikes that were abundant in early spring. But upon paddling close to a plume ofContinue reading “Okefenokee Golden Club Fruit”
- How to Pee in the Okefenokee!After a few hours of paddling, the thought usually comes to mind, “What about using the bathroom.” If you’re not prepared, this can be a leg-crossing conundrum! Thankfully, along some of the canoe trails, distinct, man-madeContinue reading “How to Pee in the Okefenokee!”
- Okefenokee Alligator TrailsExcerpt from the 1926 History of the Okefenokee Swamp by AS McQueen and Hamp Mizell: “It was in the early winter of 1874 that my father found Chase Prairie. On this trip, and on all others thereafter heContinue reading “Okefenokee Alligator Trails”
- Paddle to Billy’s IslandAn excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal on March 11, 2015: Wednesday, 12:17 PM – Grabbing our life vests (but neglecting seat cushions, as we would later regret), we loaded our canoe and headed up the channelContinue reading “Paddle to Billy’s Island”
- Raptor FeastThis feast took place outside of the Okefenokee, but the hawk was so cooperative it just begged to be posted on the Okefenokee blog… Leaving my office in Walton County, Georgia, a Red-tailed Hawk was feastingContinue reading “Raptor Feast”
Hi, William! It seems we share an enthusiasm for wildlife! Thank you for visiting my website. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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Hello from UK William, thanks for liking my latest blog post on my new website. Hope you can call back again soon all the best Steve
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I lived in the Okefenokee swamps at one point in my life. It was a very short time around 1951. I remember a cemetery with wooden coffins that you could see parts of when the swamp was down. It was a scary place and I believe it was panthers that we would hear at night along with many other sounds. I have included some of my experience in one portion of my blogs. I enjoy your take on the swamp. Thanks
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William, thanks for forwarding this to me. You have a great Blog and I’ve just read your adventures and your knowledge of these swamps. They made a big impression on me and I love your pictures and stories. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi William!
Impressed with your photography and variety of content.
I plan to share this with a church friend who has an interest in the Okefenokee.
As info, I have a YouTube Channel where I feature my passion – Walking in the Creation!
Last Spring, I created a movie for the channel called “Glory to God in His Creation”.
Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWnblIfqM1M
I appreciate your Christian approach to your site.
God Bless in your efforts…
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It looks like you’ve got some really great videos that glorify our wonderful Creator! I can’t wait to view them in my spare time. God bless, William
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