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Hooded Mergansers are back in Central Florida

Roger Simmons, November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

This is the third consecutive year I’ve photographed these striking-looking ducks, who usually arrive when Thanksgiving is near.

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Merritt Island abounds with Northern Flickers

Roger Simmons, November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

I came across more of these colorful little woodpeckers than ever before, spotting them along the Black Point Wildlife Drive and the Scrub Ridge Trail at MINWR.

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Tour of Italy: Florence, Sienna and Pisa are fantastico

Roger Simmons, November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Florence is one of our favorite Italian cities, and we made it our basecamp for our stay.

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Iceland: Stunning landscapes and captivating charm

Roger Simmons, November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

In this land of fire and ice, evidence of volcanic eruptions can be found just about everywhere, on beaches, mountains and glaciers.

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Cool weather brings out the birds at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, November 2, 2025November 1, 2025

Even though we’re in migration season, I think the cooler weather had something to do with so many birds being out and about.

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Exploring Emeralda Marsh in Lake County

Roger Simmons, November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

While walking along the interpretive drive and boat ramp I found a nice variety of birds, including some species I had not seen in a while.

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Sleepy owl decides it’s time to wake up

Roger Simmons, October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

I didn’t have seeing this owl on my list of expectations, but that’s part of the wonderful surprises you can get at this urban oasis.

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Making the most of a morning at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

I went on a recent breezy day, and the number of birds around was low. But the ones I did get to see were worth the trip.

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Roseate Spoonbills pay me a surprise visit

Roger Simmons, October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

When unexpected visitors drop by, sometimes it can be a pain. But when those visitors are Roseate Spoonbills, you welcome the surprise appearance.

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It’s finally fall, and birds are coming back

Roger Simmons, October 20, 2025October 19, 2025

A lot of birds have been popping up across Central Florida, from the Orlando Wetlands to Merritt Island to Lake Apopka to Osceola County.

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  • Hooded Mergansers are back in Central Florida
  • Merritt Island abounds with Northern Flickers
  • Tour of Italy: Florence, Sienna and Pisa are fantastico
  • Iceland: Stunning landscapes and captivating charm
  • Cool weather brings out the birds at Orlando Wetlands

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Pictures of Roseate Spoonbills in Central Florida


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Pictures of one of the last Whooping Cranes in Florida


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