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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 6
Episode 10

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Closer to the water, Rudy and Jim find more Cypress-Tupelo trees, and come across two Clubtail dragonflies in the process of mating.
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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 7
Episode 11

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At this last stop at Congaree Swamp, Rudy and Jim find another Sweetgum tree, which grows very well in this wet, muddy environment. A record size Willow Oak tree, toppled over by the wind, knocked...
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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 2

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The Edge - Here, where the high ground meets the flood plain, we see more plant diversity. Large Cinnamon Ferns, Dog Hobble, Loblolly Pine trees, and American Beech trees frequent the area. With a...
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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 3
Episode 3

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As Rudy and Jim make their way closer to the Flood Plain, we see more tall canopy trees: Red Maple trees, and Sweet Gum trees. Several flowering plants grow in the area as well: Elderberry, Winged...
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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 3
Episode 4

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Before making their way to the next stop, Rudy and Jim come across an Eastern Mud turtle resting under a bush.
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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 4
Episode 5

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At the next stop, Rudy and Jim analyze more of the plants found in the area: Hackberry trees, and Switch Cane dominate the area. A healthy Poison Ivy can be seen completely encasing a dead oak tree.
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Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 5
Episode 12

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“Ghost Beach” - Rudy and Jim further assess the damage to the island by Hurricane Hugo. The pines and live oaks at the shore line are gone, but the Palmetto trees survived. The water is slowly eroding...
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Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 1
Episode 1

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Bulls Island was one of the most heavily damaged areas in South Carolina by Hurricane Hugo. Rudy and Jim visit Bulls Island to observe how nature is healing itself after the deadly hurricane. Here at...
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Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 1
Episode 2

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At the same stop, Rudy and Jim come across a Northern Mockingbird, and a Red-Wing Blackbird perched in some nearby trees, making their distinctive bird-calls. Feeding on some nearby Dewberry flowers...