Naturally Kiawah Magazine Volume 35 | Page 59

Dave Elliott: I was fortunate to be able to accompany professional videographer Cindy Neal on her recent shoot at Ocean Park. Happily, I had some time to capture this image while Cindy and her team focused on the task at hand. Bruce Butler: I often think of Kiawah as a place with “Space for All Species.” All of my encounters with our Island’s creatures are conducted on a “Mutual Respect” basis. Gordon Bell: For several years we’ve seen a single eagle in the tall pines on the edge of our property. Then, about a year ago we noticed that often two eagles appeared in that same tree. This shot was taken shortly after the second eagle began arriving. Happily they are continuing to visit as of this writing. Kathy Keane: I encountered this wood stork among many of his friends at Mingo Point. He seemed to enjoy posing for my camera. WINTER/SPRING 2016 • VOLUME 35 Diane Supple: Although I’m a camera buff, I often enjoy simply observing the magical and often humorous wildlife on Kiawah. If I DO take a photo, I sometimes add a caption. This possessive bird appeared silly to me—as if he were saying. “Fish? What Fish?!” Mickey Ball: It’s always special to walk on Kiawah’s beach. I always find beautiful treasures to admire and photograph. Scott Nelson: We were warned that there was a gator headed across the Osprey Point driving range so were not alarmed. The golfer heading from #9 to #10 wasn’t quite so lucky. His reaction, though quite funny, is probably not printable! Suffice it to say he may have needed a fresh pair of pants following HIS close encounter. 57