Merritt Island becomes a mecca for birds

It’s finally happening. Winter migration is in full swing, and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is teeming with all types of birds.

The sheer amount of birds and the plethora of different species that have arrived is impressive.

On a visit last Sunday I saw my first Roseate Spoonbills of the season, as well as a lot of different duck species – including American Wigeons (above) – and I even came across a wayward Snow Bunting.

The new arrivals join the impressive population of various birds that call MINWR home most of the year.

It sure looks like the next couple of months will be great for birding!