In October 1913, Francis Harper explored the Okefenokee Swamp and published his journal in The Auk, the official publication of the American Ornithological … More
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Okefenokee Zale Moth Caterpillar
How cool. I had no idea that the Okefenokee had its own moth! And I wasn’t even on the lookout … More
Courage, My Daughter!
An excerpt from my March 11, 2015 Okefenokee nature journal: Wednesday, 9:45 AM – In exploring the swamps of Georgia … More
This Incredible Boldness – William Bartram
“I saw before me, through the clear water, the head and shoulders of a very large alligator, moving slowly towards … More
Okefenokee Black Bear Tracks
Alligators aren’t the only megafauna of the great Okefenokee Swamp! I’ve made several excursions to the Okefenokee, but have never … More
Okefenokee Magnificent White Bonnet Lily Blooms
“A man who has spent his entire life in and near the Swamp describes the setting of Gannet Lake as … More
World Record Alligators
The largest alligators are said to have been from 15 to 19 feet long. I don’t think any of those … More
Okefenokee Bonnet Lakes
In 1875, The Atlanta Constitution published the dramatic headline: “We now announce to our readers, and the people of Georgia, that … More
Okefenokee Florida Red-bellied Cooter Turtle
The Florida Redbelly Turtle is another common aquatic turtle I’ve spotted on my canoe adventures throughout the Okefenokee Swamp. A … More
Here Lived and Loved Another Race of Beings
In an 1825 oration, early American poet Charles Sprague beautifully laments the extirpation of the American Indian that once roamed … More
Okefenokee Photography Project by William Wise 