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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Central Florida

Roger Simmons, September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

At least for me, it’s always a test of my photography skills to capture usable photos of these tiny birds as they quickly zip and dart around.

Roger Simmons, September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

I came across a couple of migrating Northern Yellow Warblers and Northern Waterthrushes. There was even a Prairie Warbler.

Roger Simmons, August 17, 2026August 16, 2026

Smaller birds can be more challenging to photograph than their larger cousins, and we have some colorful ones to choose from here.

Roger Simmons, August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

My trip to Osceola County on the first weekend of August was really fun, and filled with a lot of birds to photograph.

Roger Simmons, August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

I photographed four new birds in North Carolina and got a chance to take pictures of many other familiar birds, too.

Roger Simmons, July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

There were multiple Mississippi Kites and Swallow-tailed Kites flying around the same location at the same time.

Roger Simmons, July 25, 2026July 24, 2026

These birds are long-distance migrants making a stop at Lake Apopka as they get ready to head to Central and South America for winter.

Roger Simmons, July 24, 2026July 23, 2026

With its bright colors, it was easy to spot, but it only hung around for a perhaps minute before flying away.

Roger Simmons, July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

I’ve seen them at Orlando Wetlands, I’ve seen them at Merritt Island, but I’ve seen the most at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.

Roger Simmons, July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

The lighting was much better this time than it was in my first visit with the kites at Lake Apopka last week.