Twitcher’s Patch: the Birding Blog of Hilton Head Island

The blog's title merges “twitcher,” a term for avid birders, with “patch,” a casual name for a favorite birdwatching spot. Explore the unique charm of birding and photography on Hilton Head Island and throughout the Lowcountry, where natural beauty and diverse habitats create unforgettable experiences.

Tides, Winds, and Egrets: A Post-Hurricane Marsh Experience
Patricia Kappmeyer Patricia Kappmeyer

Tides, Winds, and Egrets: A Post-Hurricane Marsh Experience

After Hurricane Milton passed offshore, I found myself immersed in a rare, up-close encounter with two egrets feeding in a storm-swept marsh. As the tide receded, Snowy and Great Egrets feasted on large shrimp, pushed inland by the surge, circling just feet from my lens. In 'Tides, Winds, and Egrets: A Post-Hurricane Marsh Experience,' I share the stunning details of this unforgettable moment in nature.

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