Gene's Notes: October 8 - 10th, I participated in the Bioblitz at Cheraw State Park. The bioblitz was part of SC State Park's program for All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). We had an enjoyable time with long hours of field work. I did not see many herps, but photographed plants and learned from other more knowledgeable participants. At home I did not see many herps either. I staked out a tree on several mornings to photograph birds. I was lucky enough to get some good images of a Pileated Woodpecker. Also, a number of hawk species visited, including Sharp-shinned, Cooper's, Red-tailed, and Red-shouldered Hawks. A Harrier Hawk returned from the North to spend the winter hunting the fields. I also staked out the farm pond to photograph the Belted Kingfisher. Pileated Woodpecker Cooper's Hawk Red-shouldered Hawk Harrier Hawk Belted Kingfisher December 14, 2010 Contact: South Carolina Reptiles and Amphibians Return to SC Reptiles and Amphibians Observations Page Return to SC Reptiles and Amphibians Home Page