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Roger Simmons
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Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Spotlighting sparrows, wrens and other little birds at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, November 8, 2024November 7, 2024

The time is coming for the “big birds” to arrive at Orlando Wetlands and start grabbing all the attention from bird photographers. Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, Northern Harriers, American Kestrels and Peregrine Falcons will be filling in Facebook posts before long.

But for now, I have no problem focusing on the “little birds.”

Among these are the wrens and sparrows that return to the wetlands in the fall to spend the winter. Included are House, Marsh and Sedge wrens as well as Savannah and Swamp sparrows.

Throw in some other smaller birds, and you have a large selection to choose from when visiting the wetlands.

Here are some of the “little birds” who grabbed my attention during recent birding trips.

Marsh Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Marsh Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Marsh Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Sedge Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Sedge Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
House Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
House Wren, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Swamp Sparrow, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Savannah Sparrow, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Savannah Sparrow, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Male Common Yellowthroat warbler, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Male Common Yellowthroat warbler, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
Palm Warbler, Orlando Wetlands, October 2024.
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