An excerpt from EA McIlhenny’s 1935 book, The Alligator’s Life History: “The power of an alligator when closing its jaws and … More
Tag: Stephen C Foster
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
Okefenokee West Entry Road
No matter how many trips I make to the Okefenokee, my excitement always builds exponentially as I near the refuge … More
DO NOT FEED THE ALLIGATORS!!!
Throughout the Stephen C Foster campground in the Okefenokee Swamp, there are signs warning against the feeding of wildlife. These … More
Okefenokee Stephen C Foster Georgia State Park
The Stephen C. Foster State Park on Jones Island comprises a very small portion within the entire National Wildlife Refuge. … More