Okefenokee Coppice Growth

In the early 1900’s, the entire Okefenokee Swamp was logged and nearly all the large trees were removed leaving only … More

Bottomless Muck

A December, 1875 Okefenokee Expedition report made to the State Geologist of Georgia, by C.A. Locke, Engineer in charge, Charleston … More

Techno-Gators!

You know we’ve advanced technologically when even alligators are wearing GPS! Reviewing my photographs from a November, 2021 trip to … More

The Appearance of a Snake

An excerpt from William Bartram’s Travels describing the Anhinga and its habits, published in 1791: “They delight to sit in little peaceable … More

My First Okefenokee Eagles!

I was strolling back down the Chesser Island Boardwalk from the observation tower when I saw a large bird perched … More

Back in the Okefenokee

Although the timed releases of my nature journals make it seem like I’m always in the Okefenokee Swamp, I live … More

Alligator Tapetum Lucidum

Shining the spotlight from the bow of our john boat, shining specks materialized across the inky black waters within the … More

Great Gloomy Swamp

An excerpt from Francis Harper’s 1913 paper “A Biological Reconnaissance of the Okefinokee Swamp”, published in The Auk, the official publication of the … More

Okefenokee’s Remarkable Landscapes

Excerpt from the 1926 History of the Okefenokee Swamp by AS McQueen and Hamp Mizell: “The prairies are the favorite resort for … More

Ready Made Raccoon Homes

Excerpt from the 1926 History of the Okefenokee Swamp by AS McQueen and Hamp Mizell: “There are literally thousands of raccoons in … More