After my tour of Mead Garden with the Orange Audubon Society group, I decided to return and see if I could spot some birds I missed on the previous trip: a family of Barred Owls. I saw a youngster with the Audubon group, but he was far away and it…
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Birding with Orange Audubon at Mead Garden
The spot was Mead Garden in Winter Park, a wonderful oasis in our urban area and a magnet for a surprising number of birds.
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Indigo Bunting is highlight of Orlando Wetlands visit
I went to Orlando Wetlands hoping to get a chance to photograph some baby Barred Owls. I ended up with photos of a colorful new-to-me bird: Indigo Buntings.
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Orlando Wetlands rarely disappoints for birds, photos
Since starting regular trips to the wetlands in January 2023, I can honestly say there have been very, very few trips where I come home disappointed.
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Roseate Spoonbills – Having fun photographing these birds
Taking pictures of Roseate Spoonbills in different lighting – at sunrise or sunset – really shows the differences in their colors.
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Swallow-tailed Kites are back, and I spotted one
On a sunset outing to Orlando Wetlands, I saw a Swallow-tailed Kite next to me at tree level, allowing me to get some great photos.
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Sunset magic at Orlando Wetlands
During my evening trip, I was able to photograph a number of birds that had golden hues, thanks to the setting sun.
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Spending an evening with Sandhill Crane families
There was a Sandhill Crane family with a two-week old colt and another with a pair of month-old colts.
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Exploring some new places on Merritt Island
This year, I’ve been trying to explore different areas – including Gator Creek, East Gator Creek and Biolab roads. They offer a great habitat for wading birds and more.
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Enjoying late winter, early spring at Orlando Wetlands
I haven’t been able to go as often as I did last year, but each trip usually includes some special moment involving birds or other creatures who live there.