September 21, 2015September 25, 2015 by Jim Young

A typical day at the St. Marks NWR

Today I am sharing a few images I recorded on a rather typical September day at the Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

September begins the transition to Autumn with flowers, pollinators, and slightly cooler temperatures. The spoonbills and eagles have returned and the alligators abound in large numbers.

Come see it for yourself!

Jim

Spoonbill using its wings to balance as it decends steep branch near boat launch. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

Spoonbill on branch near boat launch. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

Spoonbill on branch stretching leg and wing near boat launch. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

Yellow flowers grow along levee trail on Stoney Bayou. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

View of the Stoney Bayou flap gate from the salt marsh side. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

The marsh vegitation can be quite beautiful on Stoney Bayou 2. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.

An oak tree grows along the Stoney Bayou2 levee trail. (9/19/2015) - St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.