The pair of crane babies are just a few days old but already are drawing a lot of attention from photographers and other visitors.

Cruise trip adds 8 new birds to my life list
On a cruise with stops in Bahamas, Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico and Roatan off Honduras, I added eight new birds to my life catalog.

Roseates are building excitement at Orlando Wetlands
Many of the Roseates’ nests are located just off the Cypress Boardwalk, giving observers an up-close view of home-improvement projects.

Great Egrets add touch of elegance to Orlando Wetlands
Resplendent in white with just a touch of green and yellow, the chic Great Egrets put on quite a show during breeding season.

St. Augustine birding trip is quite an adventure
St. Augustine can be a great place to go birding, with miles of beaches, a great state park and one very bird-friendly alligator attraction.

Usual suspects found on Joe Overstreet Road
It was overcast when I arrived at Joe Overstreet, but the not-ideal weather didn’t stop the road’s regulars from making some appearances.

Yes, more Whooping Crane photos
This has to be the rarest bird I have ever photographed, so why not see some more pictures of this endangered species.

Black Skimmers entertain at Merritt Island
These strange-looking birds with their big orange and black beaks swoop down and “skim” across the water, creating their own wakes.

Orlando backyard birds: Colorful collection of visitors
I’ve been getting backyard visits from different warblers as well our year-round residents, the Northern Cardinals.

Checking on Whooping Crane in Osceola County
This endangered Whooping crane – one of about 400-600 that still exist in the wild – lives where a subdivision is gobbling up its habitat.