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Big Meadows in the Shenandoah National Park
Lisel Shoffner Powell | E-Mail and Robert Kemmerlin | E-Mail 3-08-2010
Big Meadows, located in the Shenandoah National Park, is one of the best locations on the East coast to find white-tailed deer that are acclimated to humans. The deer allow you to approach within reasonable distances, which is great for photography.
In addition to the numerous deer, Peregrine falcons have been relocated to the park. Almost every day Peregrines falcons were flying over the small field behind the lodge we stayed at. We even watched one take a small bird right out of a tree!
Trillium in the South
Will Stuart | E-Mail | 02-01-10
Trillium may be our most photogenic spring ephemerals. These often-showy wildflowers, in shades of white, pink, yellow, red, and deep maroon, are easily recognized by three large, broad, heavily veined leaves. They emerge from the forest floor in very early spring and immediately produce compact flower buds. They will complete their season's work before the forest canopy can develop and shade the forest floor.
The southeastern states are home to nearly 20 species of Trillium. Each species is unique and several grow only in the southeastern United State.
Birding the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
Will Stuart | E-Mail | 12-12-09 "The abundance of aviary species in North Carolina's Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge is something not to be missed during the spring and summer months." |
Elk Capital of the East, Knott County Kentucky Randy Lawson | E-Mail | 11-22-09 "Knott County Kentucky is the 'Elk Capital of the East'. Located off of KY 1098, northeast of the town of Hindman, Elk View Drive is the heart of Kentucky Elk Country." |
From the Forum... (click to view more of Steve's "Wilson's Plover chicks")
Wilson's Plover, South Carolina - Steve Ellwood
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The Year That Almost Wasn't...
Gary and Janice Carter|E-Mail | 11-02-09
"Every photographer runs into times when they just don't seem up to par, wonder if their eye sight is still good, if they've lost their ability to find subjects. This has been one of those years for me."
Birds of Prey
Robert Kemmerlin | E-Mail | 09-17-09
"My interest in birds of prey began at an early age when I ran across a book at the library called "Lost on Hawk Mountain", Follett Pub. Co., 1954. A story about a boy stranded on top of a mountain... "
Paradise... South Carolina Style, Lake Marion
Don Wuori | E-Mail | 08-23-09
"It's not often nature photographers are able to find a location that provides it all. Osprey, Herons, Prothonotary Warblers, and beautiful sunsets, make Lake Marion ideal."
Latest Locations
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge
Joe Kegley | E-Mail | Updated 07-23-09
"Besides providing habitat for the endangered Red-cockaded Woopecker and Pine Barrens Tree Frog, the refuge also provides a suitable environment for seven species of carnivorous plants."
Saint Augustine Alligator Farm
Butch Armstrong | E-Mail | Updated 06-12-09
"This rookery location affords both young and old access to the breeding and nesting behavior of long legged waders."
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
Robert Kemmerlin | E-Mail | Updated 06-07-09
"An excellent place for waterfowl if you are patient. And maybe some other surprises."