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09/16/2022

Hummingbirds are so damn photogenic.
Feast your eyes upon the female Ruby-Throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris).
Ain't she a beaut?
She's also a jerk. I'm not sure I've seen a more territorial bird, and I have extensive experience with the Mockingbird (Assholious Grandious).
I have seen this little solider chase off birds three times her size who were just minding their own business. The reason she's on this branch? It's the highest vantage point; she can see all would-be intruders to her queendom.
All hail the Hummingbird Queen.

Traveler's Rest, SC

09/15/2022

Behold! The infamous Rock Lobster!
This crossing happened at a weird moment while out in nature. A whole bunch of strange things happened at once, and seeing this dude crawl around in the stream right next to my foot was one of them.
Crawfish (Astacoidea Astacidae) are also known as Crayfish, Crawdads, Mountain Lobsters, Freshwater Lobsters, Craydids, Mudbugs, Yabbies, or Baybugs.
They are a good sign for water quality. Crawfish are fragile creatures and cannot survive in even remotely polluted water. Which means if you see one, chances are you're by some clean water.

Bunched Arrowhead Preserve, SC

09/14/2022

It's time for another edition of What the Heck Wednesday where I seek your help in figuring out what the heck I'm looking at.
So...
What is it?
What is that mysterious ticking sound? Hmm. Kinda catchy.
Was hiking Paris Mountain, got to a part with lots of cut down trees, heard this sound from some of them.
What is it?.. it's a pipe bomb!

Paris Mountain, SC

09/13/2022

I've made it full circle in my adventures.
My first outing was over 2 years ago at Issaquena Falls.
I got to visit the falls again and brought some homies with me, and this time we visited Stumphouse Tunnel. Because why not?

Issaquena Falls, SC

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09/12/2022

Raven Rock. Good hike.
No people. Lots of shrooms. Killer views all to ourselves.
Good hike.

08/22/2022

We doing this or what?

Brissy Ridge, SC

07/10/2022

Hey. It's been a while.
Question: do you have a friend or family member with a chronic illness?
If so, can you do me a solid favor?
Check up on them. See how they're doing, send them a word of encouragement, let them know you're around. Especially if you haven't heard from them in a bit.
It makes a big difference.
Thanks.

Appalachia, USA

06/09/2022

This is a Tree Slug (Lehmannia marginata).
They are everywhere.
Now you know.

French Broad River Basin, NC

06/06/2022

Don't eat it.
Check out the Russula emetica, also known as the sickener.
I've spotted this guy a bunch up here. Pretty much the only one I can reliably find after a good rainstorm, which we've been getting more of recently.
If you see this dude out in the wild, take a gander. Snap a pic. Cut him open and check out his guts if you want.
Just don't eat it.

Westfeldt Park, NC

06/02/2022

The Rains of Greenville.
Shot during a blood moon.

Bald Rock Heritage Preserve

06/01/2022

It's time for another edition of What the Heck Wednesday where I seek your help in figuring out just what the heck I'm looking at here.
So...
What is it?
Tis a wading bird.
Also, very skittish. Never let me get close.
Any guesses, bird peeps?

Westfeldt Park, NC

05/31/2022

She be winking at me.
Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in magical sunlight.
Turns out there's a pretty good reason why some people call it 'magic hour'.

Westfeldt Park, NC

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