Category: Lake County

Summertime birds across Central Florida

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, April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Since I starting visiting Emeralda Marsh back in the fall, there appear to be more Snail Kites hunting in that area.

Roger Simmons, March 20, 2026March 19, 2026

Seen mostly in Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, it’s not unheard of to see Vermilion Flycatchers in Florida, but they’re definitely a rarity.

Roger Simmons, March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

In 2025, Florida experienced an abnormally dry spring and only 30 successful Snail Kite nests were reported in the state, Audubon said.

Roger Simmons, December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

There’s a pair of Snail Kites that hang around the boat ramp at the Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area along Lake Griffin in Lake County.

Roger Simmons, November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

While walking along the interpretive drive and boat ramp I found a nice variety of birds, including some species I had not seen in a while.

Roger Simmons, September 15, 2024September 15, 2024

I came across five different types of warblers during my visit to the Ferndale Preserve on the west side of Lake Apopka.