Cool weather brings out the birds at Orlando Wetlands

The temperature was in the low 50s on the first day of November, which made for a great day of birding at the Orlando Wetlands.

Even though we’re in migration season, I think the cooler weather right after sunrise had something to do with so many birds being out and about around the wetlands. I was especially happy to see lots of little birds, including one of my favorites, the Prairie Warbler.

I went to the wetlands hoping to get a picture of the returning Vermilion Flycatcher. I did, but the bright red-and-gray bird was really far, far away. As I was leaving another returning visitor, a Northern Harrier, flew past me.