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Birding in a new spot: Smyrna Dunes Park

Roger Simmons, December 31, 2025December 30, 2025

This 184-acre park is on a peninsula between Ponce Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean at the north end of New Smyrna Beach.

Roger Simmons, December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

I was thrilled on a recent visit to Osceola County to finally be able to take photos of these brilliant redheads in beautiful sunshine.

Roger Simmons, December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Among the returning birds are pretty-in-pink Roseate Spoonbills, funny-looking Northern Shovelers and white-and-black Forster’s Terns.

Roger Simmons, December 20, 2025December 19, 2025

It was an unforgettable day helping release the 801st Bald Eagle to be rehabilitated by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

Roger Simmons, December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

There’s a pair of Snail Kites that hang around the boat ramp at the Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area along Lake Griffin in Lake County.

Roger Simmons, December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

There were raptors and shorebirds, little birds and big birds, and one photo-friendly bobcat I came across during my travels.

Roger Simmons, December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Besides enjoying the sights and history in Dublin, Galway and Belfast, I was also on the lookout for some new birds to photograph.

Roger Simmons, December 1, 2025December 2, 2025

I went to Oviedo before sunset to try to see the visiting Hooded Merganser ducks in a different light.

Roger Simmons, November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

I’m not sure what it is about these birds that is so captivating, but I love to watch and photograph them.

Roger Simmons, November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

I love to watch these largest members of the tern family dive into the water looking to make a catch.