The Barn Swallows at Lake Apopka usually hang out around a bridge where they nest. Sometimes they might sit on a railing or a nearby bush.
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Watching Florida Scrub-Jays in Brevard County
This protected area of Florida scrub land is nestled between some subdivisions and a self-storage business, but it’s the perfect habitat for Florida Scrub-Jays.
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Peacocks, peahens and little peachicks at Magnolia Park
Peafowl is the name for birds that I grew up calling peacocks – but only the male peafowl are called that. The females are called peahens, and their babies are called peachicks.
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Visiting Newton Park in Winter Garden
Named after A. B. Newton, Winter Garden’s first mayor, the park sits on the north shore of Lake Apopka.
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Summertime along Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
The 11-mile drive is a great place for birding, and that includes during the dog days of summer.
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Swallow-tailed kites: Eating in the air and on the go
These striking black-and-white raptors fly to Florida in the summer from South America. To paraphrase an old Delta Airlines commercial, these birds love to fly and it shows.
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Photographing darting Barn Swallows at Lake Apopka
As the seasons change in Florida (as much as seasons change here), the birds in the area change too. And it’s the time of year for seeing Barn Swallows at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. I came across a group of them on Saturday. From my experience last year, I knew…
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American Flamingos – close but not close enough
When I heard some flamingos were spotted next to the road to Playalinda Beach, I drove over to see if they might be close enough for some photos. But …
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Black-necked Stilt babies star at Orlando Wetlands
Three Black-necked Stilt chicks are the undisputed current stars of Orlando Wetlands. Everyone wants to photograph these baby wading birds.
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Finding red foxes in London’s Hyde Park
I turned a corner on one of the paths and noticed a bit of movement over to my left. There was a red fox, just standing there looking at me.