While they are year-round residents in Florida, I usually only see Green Herons in summer and fall during my birding trips.
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Beach crabbing, er, birding at Canaveral National Seashore
Just before Hurricane Debby visited Florida earlier this month, I took at trip to the Canaveral National Seashore to do some pre-storm birding.
Extra! Extra! See all about it! My bird pics in the newspaper
I was honored when our photo editor asked me for some of my bird photos for the weekly Sunday Snapshot feature.
Playing catch-up: Photos from recent birding trips
Here’s a hodgepodge of photos from August trips to the UCF Arboretum, as well as Joe Overstreet Road and Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area in Osceola County.
Thank goodness for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at Orlando Wetlands
When there isn’t much else to photograph at the Orlando Wetlands, these Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have made trips to Christmas worthwhile.
Finding ducks, other birds at Lake Apopka
I went to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive hoping to see some early migrating warblers, but I settled for photographing some other pretty birds.
Amazing Swallow-tailed Kite trip to Volusia County
There were more than 100 Swallow-tailed Kites roosting about. But after a rough night, skimming across the water wasn’t part of their plans.
Enjoying Eastern Meadowlarks in Osceola County
While driving down Joe Overstreet Road or exploring the Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, I can’t remember a time I didn’t see a least one Eastern Meadowlark.
Common Nighthawks make for an uncommon discovery
I guess I got lucky with my daylight discovery of these Common Nighthawks during a morning visit to Osceola County.
By the dawn’s early light: Morning at Orlando Wetlands
There’s something special about the light in the morning when taking bird photos. The soft, golden hue makes the subjects look magical.