Herping Phinizy Swamp
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia USA
© Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 104482392 - Banded Watersnake; Phinizy Swamp; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022.
Even though it was January, the forecast called for a warm day. The high at home was going to be 75, but over in Augusta it was to be a sunny 80 degrees! Perhaps this warm January day was going to be good for herping.
© Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 104482395 - Banded Watersnake; Phinizy Swamp; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022.
By the time I arrived, the clouds had burned off and the temperature was already rising. I knew I would soon regret my choice of a long-sleeved thermal shirt. A few hikers were already at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Center when I arrived. And when I reached the first wetland cell hopes got even higher for a great ‘gator day. Right away I spotted three alligator laying on the marsh grasses in the sun.
By the end of my 7.5 mile hike, I photographed over 20 alligators, eight snakes and many turtles. Human, bird and reptile alike were loving this warm, first of January spring like day!
© Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 104777648 - Yellow-bellied Slider; Phinizy Swamp; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022.
New Year's Day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia
- Clouds and sun, with a high near 81; wind gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
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Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Quite a big one! in the clarification pond. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
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Banded Watersnake (Nerodia fasciata)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
©www.williamwisephoto.com Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
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Brown Watersnake (Nerodia taxispilota)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
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Banded Watersnake (Nerodia fasciata)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. ©www.williamwisephoto.com
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
©williamwisephoto.com Five young Cottonmouths under the bridge at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/january-cottonmouths-at-phinizy-swamp
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Five young Cottonmouths under the bridge at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/january-cottonmouths-at-phinizy-swamp
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Five young Cottonmouths under the bridge at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/january-cottonmouths-at-phinizy-swamp
Photos / Sounds
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Five young Cottonmouths under the bridge at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/january-cottonmouths-at-phinizy-swamp
Photos / Sounds
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Five young Cottonmouths under the bridge at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: http://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/january-cottonmouths-at-phinizy-swamp
Photos / Sounds
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Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: https://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
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Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. scripta)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022 ©williamwisephoto.com
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: https://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
Photos / Sounds
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Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. scripta)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: https://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
Photos / Sounds
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Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. scripta)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: https://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
Photos / Sounds
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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Big gator snuck into the water treatment clarification pond. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022 ©williamwisephoto.com
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
- Journal: https://williamwisephoto.com/photographyblog/herping-phinizy-swamp-nature-park-georgia-on-january-first
Photos / Sounds
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Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. scripta)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
Photos / Sounds
What
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
Photos / Sounds
What
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022. ©williamwisephoto.com
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
Photos / Sounds
What
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
Photos / Sounds
What
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)Observer
williamwisephotoDescription
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. January 1, 2022.
- Clouds and sun, high near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
- Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:31 pm
- Daylight Hours: 9 hours, 59 minutes (+31s)
- Moon: 1.8% Waning Crescent
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