Author Archives: Larry Maras

During the middle of November we saw a spike in Bald Eagle activity at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston SC. This is my view of what happened. It started with the gulls. We had some unseasonable weather that week; cold, rain, and wind. I hadn’t ventured out with my camera for a few days, butContinue reading “Eagle Week, November 2019 at Magnolia Plantation.”

I didn’t have plans to go out with the camera today, but after breakfast I asked Kathy if she was interested in a walk through the Magnolia Audubon Swamp. Nancy MC had posted a nice shot of a Green Wing Teal the other day, and I was hoping to get a capture as well. SheContinue reading “Thanksgiving Day Edition.”

I did my usual biking route this morning, starting and ending at the swamp parking lot. I do like that bike trail! And this way is easy on the feet. I saw two different nests occupied by Great Blue Herons today, one at the small rookery down by the river and one in the swamp.Continue reading “To Claim or Not to Claim?”

My luck was good this morning, so I returned for seconds this afternoon. An eagle on the perch; I waited almost two hours but it finally left in the fading light of the day. Caught this little lady just a tad too far away. Too bad, what a beauty! I was popular with the GreatContinue reading “Afternoon Edition.”

Started off with a couple of Golden Hour shots this morning, the river and boat landing lagoon at Magnolia were like glass. The usual crowd… Some new visitors too. I saw an eagle flying away when I approached the lagoon, but haven’t seen one since. So, on to the tower. The Tower: I calculated itContinue reading “A New Week.”

It appears Eagle Week is over, at least for now. There are still eagles at Magnolia, but it seems like some gulls and Bald Eagles have migrated on through. They did share a relationship; the gulls would find the fish and serve them on a platter for the eagles to scoop up. Unfortunately, the pelicanContinue reading “Eagle Withdrawals.”

Some of my images from this past year, most taken at Magnolia Plantation. Made of nice heavy card stock, two sizes available. You don’t need to contact me to purchase, click on the picture above and it takes you directly to the site. You can purchase the calendar there and they will ship it directlyContinue reading “2020 Calendar up for sale.”

Another great day with the eagles, pelicans, wading birds, and friends at Magnolia. I suspect all these eagles won’t stay around forever, so I’m trying to get as many good captures as I can. Early morning is definitely the best light for photographers, as the afternoon sun creates some deep shadows. I left at aboutContinue reading “Eagle Mania.”

Back at it again today, started off with a nice flyby at the observation tower. It’s a real kick to capture them at about eye level. Then, down to the boat landing. The lonely Pelican, sitting on the island, suddenly took flight and headed in our direction. It made a quick U-turn and swooped downContinue reading “Eagles and More.”