An excerpt from naturalist Bradford Torrey’s 1894 book, A Florida Sketch-Book: “The river in that part of its course is comfortably … More
Tag: Nature Journal
Okefenokee Green Heron
An excerpt from my March 10, 2015 Okefenokee Journal; my daughter’s first trip to the Okefenokee. Tuesday, 4:13 PM – … More
Be Aware! Alligators Present
An excerpt from my March 10, 2015 Okefenokee Nature Journal: Tuesday, 6:35 PM – As the fading light of dusk … More
Outside the Okefenokee: Timber Rattler
The Timber Rattlesnake’s range extends from New York and down south into the northern part of Florida, including the Okefenokee … More
Okefenokee Anticipation
Whenever an Okefenokee excursion comes to an end, I am immediately antsy about another trip. Typically I have to wait … More
Six Foot Ratsnake
Although ratsnakes (Pantherophis sp.) can be found in the Okefenokee, this is a bonus post of a snake I recently … More
Okefenokee Plant Life: the White Water Lily
When one says, “swamp”, one of the first images related to the flora and vegetation of the habitat is, of … More
Shared Okefenokee Post: The Land of Trembling Earth — Wandering Dawgs
Sharing a great post and wonderful photos from another Okefenokee adventurer, Wandering Dawgs. Enjoy! Okefenokee – “the Land of Trembling … More