Birds, Words, Pics + TV
I call them “the regulars.” For these birds, the Orlando Wetlands is like the bar on the old TV show “Cheers,” because everybody knows their names.
They are the hawks, herons, cranes and other types of birds who hang out at the wetlands year-round. They’re so common that sometimes it’s easy to take for granted their residency at the park.
So, here’s to these birds that we see a lot – but who are always fun to photograph.
While the Chiefs and 49ers were getting ready, I was busy photographing four species of raptors at the Wetlands: American Kestrel, Osprey, Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk.
Near sunset one day, I spotted one nest at the wetlands that included three chicks. There was also a parent, who appeared to be overwhelmed.
Killdeer are pretty common around here. They are year-round residents but look striking with their black stripes and neon-orange eyeliner.