Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Day Hike, March 29, 2024

Phinzy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta (Richmond County) Georgia, is probably the closest habitat for wading birds and alligators I can get to on a day trip. I like making a trip to Phinizy to get my fix on alligators and wading birds that I can't photograph where I live in the Piedmont. There are always plenty of photo opportunities in just a few short hours of walking at Phinizy Swamp!

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

White-eyed Vireo
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 206304034 - White-eyed Vireo; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Pied-billed Grebe
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 211931229 - Pied-billed Grebe; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Red-winged Blackbird
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 211931236 - Red-winged Blackbird; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Alligator Eye
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 212630147 - American Alligator; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Alligator Eye
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 213155963 - American Alligator; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Little Blue Heron
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 213384617 - Little Blue Heron; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Western Cattle Egret
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 213658521 - Western Cattle Egret; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Little Blue Heron
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 214969311 - Little Blue Heron; Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta, Georgia. March 29, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Posted on May 16, 2024 04:48 PM by williamwisephoto williamwisephoto

Observations

Photos / Sounds

What

White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 08:32 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:42 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:48 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:51 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:53 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:51 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:54 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:56 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 09:57 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:01 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:08 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:13 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:19 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:17 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:21 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:26 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:29 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Coot (Fulica americana)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:29 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:30 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Great Egret (Ardea alba)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:43 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:44 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:45 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:52 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:50 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:56 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:20 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:57 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 10:57 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:17 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:06 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

Description

©williamwisephoto.com Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:34 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mom! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:43 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mom! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mom! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mom! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mother! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:39 AM EDT

Description

Bird on right. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous
  • eBird checklist: S167504447

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mother! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mother! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:49 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Description

Counted 20 babies with mom gator! Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Photos / Sounds

What

Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata)

Observer

williamwisephoto

Date

March 29, 2024 11:50 AM EDT

Description

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park; Richmond County, Georgia. March 29, 2024.

  • Sunny, with a high near 75
  • Sunrise 7:18 AM; Sunset 7:46 PM
  • Daylight hours: 12 hours, 28 minutes (+2m 4s)
  • Moon 82% Waxing Gibbous

Comments

Cool baby Gators!

Posted by wildlife13 16 days ago

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