This blog is in response to Diane's question about wildlife that I might see along my walking path in the woods. So far, I have only seen deer (by the way, this is the official State animal), rabbits, squirrels and a variety of song birds. Fortunately, I have not come across any snakes but they are there, as per the signs along the path. South Carolina is also home to bears, opossums, foxes, minks, and woodchucks (as in how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood). Sorry, I couldn't resist the tongue twister. Again, I can happily say that I have not crossed paths with any wild animals... unless you count the alligators that show up on the golf course. Not that I would go anywhere near one... but they are certainly there, basking in the sun, lurking, waiting, watching...
I don't know too much about the local flora. You see many of the same trees that we have up North but definitely more flowering varieties. I love looking out our back patio at the palm trees - makes me feel as if I am truly on vacation.
Magnolia blossom. This is from the tree in front of our house.
Very southern - big, old, live oak trees with hanging moss
I love all ornamental grasses. This is in our neighbour's yard. I actually planted some of these at our home in Wisconsin. I hope my plants end up looking like this.
Crape Myrtle
Comes in a variety of colours - pink, purple and white. Very pretty.
Thanks, Genya. It was the copperheads that I was thinking about. Annie Dillard, in "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" (written in Virginia) always seemed to be gazing at copperheads which always seemed either incredibly brave or incredibly foolish to me. I love that crape myrtle - it's gorgeous.
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