Tag Archives: {South Georgia Natural History}
Grand Bay, Lowndes County
Grand Bay WMA is located within a 13,000-acre wetlands system which is said to be the second largest natural blackwater wetland in the state. It is of the type of land features known as “Carolina bays” which, according to one … Continue reading
Filed under --LOWNDES COUNTY GA--
Gourd Tree, C. M. Dove Road
These are generally put up to attract Purple Martins (Progne subis), which are thought to be a mosquito deterrent. Strangely, I’ve seen lots of companies offering plastic martin gourds online recently. I just can’t imagine why anyone would buy a … Continue reading
Filed under --IRWIN COUNTY GA--
Davis Landing Road, Appling County
This is the road into Davis Launch, or David Landing, as the map calls it. It’s a private fishing camp, but apparently visitors can pay for daily access.
Filed under --APPLING COUNTY GA--
Half Moon Lake, Altamaha River
Though privately owned, Half Moon Lake is one of the most beautiful oxbows on the Altamaha.
Filed under --APPLING COUNTY GA--
Memorial, Half Moon Lake
Inscription: Lake, Land, and Buildings Dedicated to the Memory of Joel Davis, Lizzie Davis Howell and William Edward Howell By Their Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Filed under --APPLING COUNTY GA--
