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A photographic exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to highlight this habitat for continued future preservation.

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Author: William Wise

Hi, I’m conservation photographer and nature writer William Wise. Nature journaling and wildlife photography has been a favorite pastime since the ‘90s. I graduated from University of Georgia Warnell Forestry School's wildlife program in 1996. I'm currently an animal shelter manager/photographer and reside in Athens, Georgia, USA with my wife and two teenage daughters. My website www.williamwisephoto.com is a wildlife and birding photo website documenting the beauty, design and wonder of creation. I have a deep love of the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia. I became a devoted Christian in 1993 under a campus ministry while studying wildlife biology. My love of the outdoors quickly turned into a love for the Creator and His works. Creation Speaks is my teaching ministry that glorifies our Creator and teaches the truth of creation. I am also a guest author at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures and The Creation Club. The theme of my blogging comes from The Message version of Psalms 104 -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, You made earth overflow with your wonderful creations."

The Alligator Abounds…

The dreaded and formidable rattlesnake is yet too common, and a variety of other serpents abound, particularly that admirable creature, … More

Alligator, blackwater, gator, Georgia, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp Naturalist's Journal, Stephen C Foster, Swamp, Wildlife Photography, William Bartram

Birding the Okefenokee: Pileated Woodpecker

A loud call breaks the warm, still afternoon air. “Are there monkeys in the Okefenokee Swamp?”, my young daughter asks. … More

Bird Photography, Birding, Georgia, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Pileated Woodpecker, Stephen C Foster, Travel, Wildlife Photography, williamwisephoto

Not Without its Attractive Side – HC Jackson in the Okefenokee 1890

An excerpt from the journal of Howell C. Jackson describing the beautiful Okefenokee Prairies as he surveyed the Okefenokee Swamp … More

To go where one has not gone before…

To go where one has not gone before is the call of every adventurer’s heart. Many times my daughter and I … More

Bartram's Air Plant, Canoe, Georgia, iNaturalist, National Wildlife Refuge, Okefenokee Swamp, Wildlife Photography

Okefenokee Safe Solo: Maps and GPS

​Is it safe to paddle the Okefenokee alone? I suppose that depends on many factors. I have made most of … More

Alligator, Billys Lake, Camping, Canoe, Georgia, Kayak, National Wildlife Refuge, Okefenokee Swamp, Travel Photography, Wildlife Photography

Across Billy’s Lake

Excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal, October 26, 2022… Wednesday, 9:47 AM – The first leg of my journey to my … More

Billys Lake, Bird Photography, Birding, Canoe, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Okefenokee Swamp, Wildlife Photography

Sunset Stroll along the Suwannee River Sill

An excerpt from my Okefenokee Journal, October 25, 2022… Since the fall days were shortening, I wanted to be sure … More

Alligator, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Journal, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp, White Ibis

And everywhere alligators, moccasins, lizards and other reptiles…

An excerpt from the journal of Howell C. Jackson describing the beautiful Suwannee River and its reptile inhabitants as he … More

Alligator, CT Trowell, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee River

Assailed By Alligators

My friends at church ask how I could dare to paddle the Okefenokee – especially alone! – with so many … More

Alligator, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp, Wildlife Photography

Okefenokee Protection Alliance Ad in the AJC

I’m privileged that I could donate one of my photographs to support the cause to protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife … More

Canoe, Conservation Photography, Cypress Swamp, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Okefenokee Swamp

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