Category: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

More Mississippi Kites at Lake Apopka

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.

Roger Simmons, July 11, 2026July 10, 2026

Among the locations I visited in June for these photos were Osceola County, Merritt Island, Lake Apopka, UCF and the Orlando Wetlands.

Roger Simmons, July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Audubon notes that they used to be more common across the Southeastern U.S., and their range used to extend as far north as Minnesota.

Roger Simmons, July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

It’s not unheard of for them to be in Central Florida, but they are typically seen more often in the northern part of the state.

Roger Simmons, June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

While many migratory visitors have moved on, there is still a tremendous variety of birds to photograph across the area.

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, October 20, 2025October 19, 2025

A lot of birds have been popping up across Central Florida, from the Orlando Wetlands to Merritt Island to Lake Apopka to Osceola County.

Roger Simmons, August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

It seemed too late in the summer for the Swallow-tailed Kite to be here and too early for the Yellow Warbler to arrive.

Roger Simmons, July 1, 2025June 30, 2025

The Lake Apopka area is definitely a not-so-hidden gem for birders and nature lovers.

Roger Simmons, June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

It just wouldn’t seem like summer without having little Barn Swallows darting and diving around Lake Apopka.