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Roger Simmons
Roger Simmons

Birds, Words, Pics + TV

Category: Joe Overstreet Road

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Usual suspects found on Joe Overstreet Road

Roger Simmons, February 7, 2025February 5, 2025

It was overcast when I arrived at Joe Overstreet, but the not-ideal weather didn’t stop the road’s regulars from making some appearances.

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Southern Fox Squirrel makes appearance in Osceola

Roger Simmons, January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says Southern Fox Squirrels can be up to 27.6 inches and weight between 1 to 3 pounds.

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Barn Swallows stop by on their way home

Roger Simmons, September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

I was surprised to find so many Barn Swallows along Joe Overstreet Road, but their early migration let me see just how different their appearance can be.

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Playing catch-up: Photos from recent birding trips

Roger Simmons, August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

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.

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Enjoying Eastern Meadowlarks in Osceola County

Roger Simmons, August 3, 2024August 3, 2024

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.

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Red-headed Woodpecker makes it red-letter day on Joe Overstreet

Roger Simmons, May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

I made a trip down to the remote birding area in Osceola County to try to see this bird that I had not seen in almost a year.

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Yellow Bird Day: Yellow-Throated Warbler, American Goldfinch and Meadowlark

Roger Simmons, March 10, 2024March 10, 2024

I visited a Meadowlark on Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County, while a Yellow-throated Warbler and an American Goldfinch visited me in my backyard.

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Photo story: Savannah Sparrows play king of the post

Roger Simmons, March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

A group of Savannah Sparrows were congregated near an old fence post that seemed to be a prime place to land.

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