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Sebastian Inlet has more than Ospreys

Roger Simmons, January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Besides Ospreys diving into the ocean to try to catch fish, Sebastian Inlet State Park has many types of bird, marine and reptile life.

Roger Simmons, January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

A friend told me about this spectacle at the inlet, where Ospreys circle overhead hunting for fish then come crashing down to make a catch.

Roger Simmons, January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

The Orlando Wetlands is one of the best places to see Roseates since many of their nests are easily viewed from the Cypress Boardwalk.

Roger Simmons, January 13, 2025January 14, 2025

Along Black Point Wildlife Drive I caught sight of a young Ring-billed Gull fishing in a little pond next to the road. This bird dreams big.

Roger Simmons, January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful gift to birders and nature-lovers, so why not spend part of Christmas Day there?

Roger Simmons, January 1, 2025December 31, 2024

As I completed my second year of birding in 2024, I added 76 new species. Some even made it into my top 25 favorite photographs of the year.

Roger Simmons, December 31, 2024December 31, 2024

Whooping Cranes are among the largest birds in North America, and these endangered birds are also among the rarest on the continent.

Roger Simmons, December 27, 2024December 26, 2024

This is the time of year that huge flocks of American Robins can be spotted flying around Central Florida as they settle in for the winter.

Roger Simmons, December 27, 2024December 26, 2024

Over the past several weeks I have come across a lot of Hooded Mergansers in different locations – some totally unexpected.

Roger Simmons, December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The falcon decided to swoop down from a powerline in search of a meal from the ducks and coots in one of the ponds.