Reader photos: Winged Wonders
On May 4, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter, hosted a commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary for veterans of the Vietnam War on the Carrier Yorktown. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony. Regent Karen McKay welcomed guests. Photograph provided
Sully Nofsinger, 11, of Mount Pleasant caught this 24-inch, six-pound channel catfish over the Fourth of July weekend on Lake Norman, N.C. He was with his mama, Shannon O’Shea, and step-father, Edward Tant. Sully insisted on releasing it back into the lake. Photo by Kevin O’Shea.
On May 4, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter, hosted a commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary for veterans of the Vietnam War on the Carrier Yorktown. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony. Attending the event was the 1976-68 crew of the USS Pickking DD685: Bobbie Jones (from left), Dave Strassner, Mike Overschmidt, Tome Overschmidt, Jerry Sanone and guest speaker Don Higgins. Photograph provided
Alice Ellwanger, 4, of Houston caught and released this largemouth bass from a lagoon on Seabrook Island while visiting her grandparents, Mark and Kathy Ellwanger. The fish was caught using a worm fished under a float and leaped from the water as she was reeling it in. Photo by MarkEllwanger.
On May 4, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter, hosted a commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary for veterans of the Vietnam War on the Carrier Yorktown. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony. Gillian Blackburn with a commemorative display. Photograph provided
Sculpture in the South held its celebration weekend fundraiser on May 15 at the Summerville Visitor Center. Attending the event was Debbie Snyder, winner of the hour-long “Fantasy Flight” over Summerville and the Charleston coastline. Photograph by Nancyjean Nettles
Choices Women’s Center, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that provides services to African-American women in the tri-county area, rewarded several volunteers for their service with a night out on the town at Spoleto. Attending the May 26 Carlos Aguirre recital were (from left) Shirley Ford, Arianne King Comer, Catherine Lamkin, Edith Miller, Lillie Smalls and Jackie Smalls. Photograph by Dedra Manigault
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From Kathy Nettles: This photo was taken at Breland's Country Store at Sniders Crossroads in Ruffin, South Carolina.
From Angie Bridges of Summerville: This photo of a mockingbird feeding her babies was taken in my crepe myrtle. It was a very sweet moment not only to find the babies but to capture these memories with my daughter.
From Becky Stinson of Ladson: Here is a photo of my daughter, Carly, with a "winged wonder." We were at the National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. on June 20.
From Bob Bean of Charleston: I took this photo of a female and male painted bunting at the feeder in West Ashley.
From Debi Turner of Charleston: This photo was taken off a backyard porch in West Ashley. Those wings beating sounded like a fighter jet coming in!
From Debi Turner of Charleston: This photo was taken off a backyard porch in West Ashley.
From Doug Grier of Edisto Island: I was in the creek on Edisto Island when I surprised this Heron. Lucky to get the photo as they spook easily,
From Doug Grier of Edisto Island: I was in the creek on Edisto Island when I surprised this Heron. Lucky to get the photo as they spook easily,
From Elizabeth Whetstone of Goose Creek: This picture was taken in Charleston.
From Helene Rovito of Mount Pleasant: This photo was taken at the Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw.
From James Carew of Charleston: This photo of a brown pelican was taken in May at Folly Beach.
From James Carew of Charleston: This photo of a bald eagle was taken last August in Glacier Bay, Alaska.
From James Carew of Charleston: This photo of a dragonfly was taken on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas.
From James Carew of Charleston: This photo of a gulf fritillary butterfly was taken in my front garden in West Ashley.
From Jeanne Kay Juhos of Mount Pleasant: This photo was taken by myself at the Audubon Swamp Garden at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston.
From Jeanne Kay Juhos of Mount Pleasant: The little blue heron is giving the fledglings flight lessons at the Audubon Swamp Garden at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston.
From Jenion Tyson of North Charleston: A yellow-billed kite catches a treat in midair at the 2016 SEWE birds of prey demonstration in Marion Square.
From Jennifer Mehaffey of Summerville: This picture was taken at Daytona Beach, Florida. This Osprey was just entering the water diving in after a fish.
From Jill Midgett of Mount Pleasant: I saw this dragonfly resting next to an impoundment at Bear Island Wildlife Management Area. I loved that this very fast flying insect perched on this twisted piece of grass, so close to me. Instant and perfect artwork.
From John Albert of Saint Helena Island: This photo of a juvenile Reddish Egret was taken June 23.
From Kellie Copeland-Burnup of Ridgeville, South Carolina: This photo was taken in my backyard.
From Kellie Copeland-Burnup of Ridgeville, South Carolina: This photo of Ginger, my white peacock, was taken in my backyard. She follow me everywhere.
From Kellie Copeland Burnup of Ridgeville, South Carolina: My peahen, Ginger, and her Boyfriend, Blue, in my backyard.
From Lawrence McMahon of Charleston: A great egret takes flight from a small lake in West Ashley.
From Lori Scrantom of Pawleys Island: My nightly visitor is out sunning this afternoon.
From Lori Scrantom of Pawleys Island: My nightly visitor is out sunning this afternoon.
From Maude Johnson: The first thing I thought of was hummingbirds. They are such little savages and very protective of their territory and feeders! In the picture the ruby throated male takes time out from sippiní to flap his wings at the newcomer.
From Michael D. Summer of Dalzell, South Carolina: This photo shows Gary Ward Airshows performing at Shaw Air Force Base this past May.
From Mike Judson: Our little winged wonder, a painted bunting, takes a break from the Lowcountry heat in our backyard bird bath on the Isle of Palms.
From Nat Hopper of Goose Creek: This picture was taken near Augusta, Georgia.
From Norris Preyer of Charleston: This picture of a Golden-Winged Skimmer was taken at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel, South Carolina.
From Phillis Mair of James Island: This beautiful painted bunting hangs in my backyard most of the year. I love it. The female is smaller and is a pretty green color.
From Phillis Mair of James Island: This beautiful painted bunting hangs in my backyard most of the year. I love it. The female is smaller and is a pretty green color.
From Phillis Mair of James Island: This beautiful painted bunting hangs in my backyard most of the year. I love it. The female is smaller and is a pretty green color.
From Robert Gifford of Summerville: "Butterfly on yellow." This photo was taken in September at Arbor Village Apartments.
From Robert Gifford: This photo of an anhinga was taken in April at Magnolia Gardens.
From Robert Gifford of Summerville: This photo of a wood stork was taken in APril at White Gables.
From Roxanne Wells of Irmo, South Carolina: This photo was taken in Cayce, South Carolina. It shows a Great Blue Heron enjoying a rain shower.
From Sally S. Howard of Summerville: This photo was taken at Brookgreen Gardens.
From Sandra Weldy of Goose Creek: This photo was taken in the Blue Ridge Mountains in October 2013 on a family trip.
From Steve Drew of Daniel Island: This photo was taken on Daniel Island.
From Tina Agee of James Island: This photo was taken in our backyard on James Island.
From Tina Agee of James Island: This photo was taken in our backyard on James Island.