Eileen's Random Travels

Eileen's Random Travels

I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.

Before leaving home I research the places we were visiting, in this case Hilton Head South Carolina.  I looked for nature parks, walking trails and nice beaches.  I found Jarvis Creek Park which is 53 acres and has a 1.1mile loop around a 11 acre lake. There were pavilions and clean restrooms. 


Mosaic below, park scenes, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Little Blue Heron, Anhinga, Northern Mockingbird, Carolina Wren.

Pulling up to the park's parking lot, I immediately started seeing Warblers, they were on the ground, in the trees and flying about.  I was not expecting to see so many different species of Warblers in late December. 

Below on the left is the Yellow-rumped Warbler, the top middle a Pine Warbler. I am not sure but the warbler on the right with the reflection ? CLICK ON PHOTOS for larger image.

More Warblers on the parking lot.

A view of the lake and park.

 Pine Warblers were in the trees and on the ground.

I love these big trees with the moss.

 A Bluebird was also seen hanging out with the Warblers on the ground.

I see warblers below that have more of a distinct white "eyebrow" are mixed in with the Yellow-rumped Warblers. Could it be a different warbler mixed in?

 I am pretty sure there were a lot of Yellow-rumped Warblers, Pine Warblers and we saw a Black & White Warbler.

The Black & White Warblers were seen on various days and various places.

We saw a few Anhinga perched in trees near the lake.

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown

I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Eileen's Random Travels

Eileen's Random Travels

I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.

These are some critters/birds seen at the Pinckney Island NWR just a 1/2 mile west of Hilton Head Island.

A big alligator with White Ibis, Coots, Moorhen

A view from the trail at Pickney Island NWR

Below are the Great Egret, juvenile Little Blue Heron, Great Blue Heron and a Snowy Egret.

We saw lots of Eastern Bluebirds during our visit at Pickney Island NWR.

Audubon Newhall Nature Preserve in Hilton Head, South Carolina. 

 The Coligny Beach Park in Hilton Head was very nice.

Sunset at Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head. 

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown

I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Eileen's Random Travels

Eileen's Random Travels

I am sharing some of my random travel photos, this is not only for my followers but more of a reminder for me and my hubby of where we have been and what we have seen over the years. All good memories for us, I hope you enjoy too.

Dec 19, 2019 We spent 3 days of our road trip in Hilton Head South Carolina. I think the Fish Haul Creek beach Park  was one of our favorite places to walk and see birds. 

The lighthouse was seen at the Harbour Town resort area of Hilton Head SC.  We enjoyed a seafood dinner here and watched the sunset. Watching the birds is a must for me, birds seen there were the Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, Terns and gulls at the resort's pier.

" We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone." unknown

I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your day!

Savannah Georgia Day 11

On day 11 of our Florida trip we headed out of Ocala Florida towards Georgia. We were breaking up the drive back home to Maryland. And I just had to make a stop at the Savannah National Wildlife refuge. This refuge is located on the borders of Georgia and South Carolina right off of Rt 95.  I make a point of visiting the wildlife refuges wherever we touring.

If you look hard near the bottom of the photo you will find a gator half out of the water.

"Take only memories, leave only footsteps." Chief Seattle

It seems like gators were going to follow us home from Florida. We saw a lot of alligators at this Savannah NWR.

The wildlife drive in one area of the refuge had these beautiful trees covered with the Spanish Moss.

Egret of all sizes.. the larger Great Egret and a few Snowy Egrets.

Some white blooms and lily pads in the background in the refuge's wetlands. I heard Savannah Georgia has a wonderful riverfront walk and touristy area but hubby and I enjoy seeing the wildlife and the less crowded areas.