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Spending an evening with Sandhill Crane families

Roger Simmons, April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

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

Roger Simmons, March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

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

Roger Simmons, March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

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.

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Yellow Bird Day: Yellow-Throated Warbler, American Goldfinch and Meadowlark

Roger Simmons, March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

I visited a Meadowlark on Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County, while a Yellow-throated Warbler and an American Goldfinch visited me in my backyard.

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Look and listen: Yep, Northern Parulas are back

Roger Simmons, March 10, 2024March 12, 2024

These colorful little warblers are here for breeding season. In recent days I have heard them around my house and at the Wetlands, but I had not been able to spot one, let alone photograph one.

Joe Overstreet Road