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Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons

Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Spending sunset at Mead Garden in Winter Park

Roger Simmons, March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park is a great little oasis amid Orlando’s urban jungle, and it’s pretty amazing at sunset.

The garden grounds are beautiful, but for me it has always been hit or miss when it comes to birding. On a recent trip, it was more of a hit.

I spotted a Pileated Woodpecker working on a tree just a few feet from me, a Barred Owl waiting for sundown and a group of American Robins looking for berries on sidewalks and in the stunning azalea beds.

I don’t get this lucky often when visiting Mead Garden, but I’m glad I was on this trip

Pileated Woodpecker, Mead Garden in Winter Park, February 2025.
Pileated Woodpecker, Mead Garden in Winter Park, February 2025.
Barred Owl, Mead Garden in Winter Park, February 2025.
Barred Owl, Mead Garden in Winter Park, February 2025.
Barred Owl, Mead Garden in Winter Park, February 2025.
Barred Owl, Mead Garden in Winter Park, February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
American Robin, Mead Garden in Winter Park. February 2025.
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