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Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Longleaf Pine Flatwoods | Expeditions Shorts

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Longleaf Pine Flatwoods | Expeditions Shorts
Patrick McMillan visits Apalachicola National Forest in Florida, where we see Longleaf Pine Flatwoods. Here in these flatwoods dwell many species of low growing plants: Gallberry shrubs, Dwarf...
Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts Montezuma Quail | Expeditions Shorts

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Montezuma Quail | Expeditions Shorts
Here at Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Arizona, Patrick McMillan and Pedro Chavarria talk about an uncommon species of bird found in Arizona, the Montezuma Quail. This bird is a native of Mexico...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Northern Pine Snake | Expeditions Shorts

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Northern Pine Snake | Expeditions Shorts
In the Francis Marion National Forest, Patrick McMillan shows a rather uncommon species of snake found in this area: the Northern Pine Snake. The dark patterns found on the top of the snake blend in...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Oak Toad | Expeditions Shorts

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Oak Toad | Expeditions Shorts
Here in Francis Marion National Forest, in South Carolina, Patrick McMillan shows us the Oak Toad, one of the smallest in the toad species. Its unique skin colorations are perfect for camouflaging...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Pond Cypress Savannah | Expeditions Shorts

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Pond Cypress Savannah | Expeditions Shorts
Patrick visits Florida Bay, located in Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina. Here, we see a savannah, filled with Pond Cypress trees, Savannah Iris flowers, Tall Milkwort flowers, and Purple...
Florida Yellow Bladderwort | Expeditions Shorts Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts

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Slave Cabin | Expeditions Shorts
Here at Nemors Plantation, in Beaufort County, South Carolina, Patrick McMillan shows us a nest of Black Vultures residing in an old, dilapidated slave cabin dating back to the 1700’s! One black...
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Sumter National Forest (S.C.) Stop 1
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On this episode of NatureScene, Rudy and Jim visit Sumter National Forest. This area offers a wide variety of habitats, and springtime is the best time to visit these rolling hills. Here at the flood...
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Sumter National Forest (S.C.) Stop 2
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This area features a wide variety of trees, such as beeches and maples. Lots of wild flowers popping up in this area as well, like Dwarf iris, and Rue anemone. Buckeye shrubs and Sweet shrubs can also...
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Sumter National Forest (S.C.) Stop 3
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Rudy and Jim move to the Long Cane Division of Sumter National Forest. Here, Umbrella magnolia is starting to bloom. Christmas fern and Jack-In-The-Pulpit, Faded trillium, Wild germanium, Baneberry...