A beautiful description of spring in the Okefenokee Swamp from Cecil Hulse Matchat’s 1938 novel, Strange Green Land: “It is spring … More
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Borders of a New World
An excerpt from the wonderful nature writings of naturalist and explorer William Bartram, published in 1791: “THIS little lake and … More
Delicate Designs
Each Okefenokee morning, the signs of the night creatures are evident throughout the swamp. From tracks in the mud, to … More
Power of an Alligator’s Jaws
An excerpt from EA McIlhenny’s 1935 book, The Alligator’s Life History: “The power of an alligator when closing its jaws and … More
Okefenokee Swamp Cottonmouth Video
The creatures come out at night… …well, in the Okefenokee Swamp they are out in the day as well! But … More
Nests of the Crocodile
An excerpt from William Bartram’s Travels, published in 1791. “STILL keeping close along shore; on turning a point or projection of the … More
Now you see it, now you don’t…
As with most wildlife photography, success can be hit-or-miss. After many forays into the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a 400,000+ … More
Time Moves Slowly
An excerpt from my March 2017 Okefenokee nature journal… Saturday, 8:41 PM – I’m sitting on a cot in our … More
I long to see you…
“For I long to see you, …to the end ye may be established.” Romans 1:11 As I sit roadside peering … More
By Assistance of the Red Bird
In 1875, The Atlanta Constitution published the dramatic headline: “We now announce to our readers, and the people of Georgia, that … More