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Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: February 6, 2009
Caption: Birds of the Conestee Wetlands Marker
Additional Description: From this observation deck, visitors may commonly see the birds illustrated here. All are dependent on the surrounding wetlands for their food source.
Great Blue Heron: This stately heron stands nearly 4 feet tall with a 6-foot wing span. It is usually seen standing patiently at water's edge watching for fish or frogs, its principal food, or perched on tree branches near the water.
Belted Kingfisher: Found throughout most of the U.S. and Canada, the Kingfisher feeds by plunging into the water from a perch on a branch or after hovering in the air over the water. Its scratchy, rattling call is often heard before the bird is seen.
Mallard: The most abundant duck in North America, the Mallard feeds by "dabbing", dipping its head deeply into the water and lifting its tail end up into the air. The male, with his bright green head, contrasts sharply with the mottled brown female.
Wood Duck: Nesting in elevated tree cavities or nesting boxes, this duck feeds by either picking food off the water surface or submerging its head. It often perches on logs in the water or high on tree limbs. The very brightly colored male attracts more attention than the female who is rather gray with a white patch around the eye.
Canada Goose: Known for its loud musical honking and V-shaped flying formation, the Canada Goose thrives throughout most of North America. They often fly out to forage in fields during the day and return to the protection of the wetlands in the evening.
Red-shouldered Hawk: This colorful hawk, found in many different habitats, prefers low marshy woodlands. It generally hunts by watching from a low perch on a sturdy limb, often at the water's edge, darting down to catch snakes, frogs, and small mammals.
Submitted: June 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p68708
File Size: 0.106 Megabytes

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