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Summertime birds across Central Florida

Roger Simmons, June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

While many migratory visitors have moved on, there is still a tremendous variety of birds to photograph across the area.

Roger Simmons, June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

Over the past several weeks, I photographed some Barred Owls, a Burrowing Owl and a red-morph Eastern Screech-Owl.

Roger Simmons, April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Since I starting visiting Emeralda Marsh back in the fall, there appear to be more Snail Kites hunting in that area.

Roger Simmons, April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

I’ve previously only taken still images of these amazing pink birds, who have been hanging around Merritt Island since 2023.

Roger Simmons, April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

There were just nine American Flamingos when I last visited the refuge on March 27, but there are way more now.

Roger Simmons, April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

It’s not like they actually left, but they seem to be in less remote parts of the 140,000-acre refuge.

Roger Simmons, March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Unlike most baby birds, Sandhill Crane colts don’t look terrifying right after they are born. In fact, it’s definitely cuteness overload .

Roger Simmons, March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

I’ve been checking in regularly on a little Burrowing Owl that’s taken up residence in Osceola County, but I felt sorry that it was all alone

Roger Simmons, March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Seen mostly in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, it’s not unheard of to see Vermilion Flycatchers in Florida, but they’re definitely a rarity.

Roger Simmons, March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

In 2025, Florida experienced an abnormally dry spring and only 30 successful Snail Kite nests were reported in the state, Audubon said.