Huntington Beach is a lovely park located on the ocean in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. With a mix of fresh and salt water, the park hosts a variety of wildlife, including one of my favorites, the American alligator.
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The freshwater side of the causeway is a great place to watch alligators at a close (yet safe) distance. They occasionally visit the saltwater side as well so watch your back. |
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They aren't always this compliant, but this cormorant was quite approachable and stayed close to the sidewalk on the freshwater side of the causeway. |
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Great and snowy egrets can be viewed (often at close distances) feeding in the freshwater and saltwater marshes. |
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Not only was this the first time I got to see these odd creatures, but I also got close looks at their feeding and preening behavior. |
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The park is home to a wide variety of other wildlife, including wading birds like the white ibis and yellow-crowned night heron, songbirds like cardinals and mockingbirds, and other mammals and reptiles. |
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After winding past the freshwater and saltwater marshes, the park ends at the Atlantic ocean with a public beach. |