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Roger Simmons
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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

It’s Baby Boomer time at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, March 25, 2025March 27, 2025

The Roseate Spoonbill babies get all the hype, but there are other little ones making debuts at the Orlando Wetlands.

Some Great Egret chicks have hatched recently. As cute at the little spoonies are, the little Great Egrets are, well, terrifying. If you ever doubted the connection between birds and dinosaurs, one look at a little egret chick should convince you.

The recent Common Gallinule offspring are a little rough looking as well – but at least they’re not frightening.

Wood Stork babies should be arriving soon, as some parents have been busy keeping their nests up to date.

And a couple of Great Egrets seem to be a little behind in the mating game. They were busy flirting the evening I visited.

Great Egret chicks, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Great Egret chicks, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Great Egret chick, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Newly hatched Great Egret chicks with parent, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Newly hatched Great Egret chicks, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Common Gallinule chick, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Common Gallinule chick with parent, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Wood Stork bringing back nesting material, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
Great Egrets doing some flirting, Orlando Wetlands, March 2025.
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