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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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Tag: Nature Journal

Obliging Alligators

An excerpt from naturalist Bradford Torrey’s 1894 book, A Florida Sketch-Book: “​The river in that part of its course is comfortably … More

Alligator, Billys Lake, Bradford Torrey, Florida Sketch Book, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Journal, Okefenokee Swamp, Wildlife Photography, williamwisephoto

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

Bird Photography, Birding, Georgia, Green Heron, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Journal, Okefenokee Swamp, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

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

Alligator, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Journal, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

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

Georgia, Nature Journal, Nature Photography, Snake Video, Timber Rattlesnake, Walton County, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

Okefenokee Anticipation

Whenever an Okefenokee excursion comes to an end, I am immediately antsy about another trip. Typically I have to wait … More

Alligator, Billys Lake, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Journal, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp, Wildlife Photography, williamwisephoto

Six Foot Ratsnake

Although ratsnakes (Pantherophis sp.) can be found in the Okefenokee, this is a bonus post of a snake I recently … More

Georgia, Nature Journal, Nature Photography, Ratsnake, reptile, snake, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

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

blackwater, botany, Cypress Swamp, Georgia, lily pad, Nature Journal, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Okefenokee Photography, Swamp, Swamp Stock Photo, White Water Lily, williamwisephoto

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

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