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Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons

Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Orlando Wetlands rarely disappoints for birds, photos

Roger Simmons, April 7, 2024April 7, 2024

I have the most patient wife in the world when it comes to birding activities. As I am getting ready to leave on another trek, she invariably asks, “Where are you going to now?”

When my answer is the Orlando Wetlands, she usually responds, “Again?”

Yes, again. And there’s a good reason for that.

Since starting regular trips to the wetlands in January 2023, I can honestly say there have been very, very few trips where I come home disappointed. The Orlando Wetlands is an amazing place for birding year-round. And during spring it’s even more amazing.

The variety of birds, their sheer number and the ease with getting near them make it a place I love to go for my bird photography.

Here are some photos from two recent trips, one at sunset and one at sunrise.

Black Vultures, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Osprey and Black Vulture, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024. The Osprey didn’t like how close this Black Vulture was to its nest with its baby inside.
Western Cattle Egret, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Western Cattle Egret, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Palm Warbler, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024, keeping a close eye on the Cypress Boardwalk.
Palm Warbler, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024. Doing a little dance and getting some air off the railing.
European Starling, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Barred Owl on morning rodent patrol, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
3-week-old Sandhill Crane Colt, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
3-week-old Sandhill Crane Colt, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
3-week-old Sandhill Crane Colt and parent, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
3-week-old Sandhill Crane Colt, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.
Great Blue Heron, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024. Bringing home some nesting material.
Great Blue Heron, Orlando Wetlands, April 2024. Outlined in gold by the setting sun.
Sunrise at Orlando Wetlands, April 2024.

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