Category: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Video: American Flamingos at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

I’ve previously only taken still images of these amazing pink birds, who have been hanging around Merritt Island since 2023.

Roger Simmons, April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

There were just nine American Flamingos when I last visited the refuge on March 27, but there are way more now.

Roger Simmons, April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

It’s not like they actually left, but they seem to be in less remote parts of the 140,000-acre refuge.

Roger Simmons, March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

There’s been a colony of Black Skimmers hanging around the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for a while.

Roger Simmons, March 7, 2026March 6, 2026

Brown Pelicans are here all the time, so I rarely bother to photograph them unless I see something special.

Roger Simmons, January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

A group of American White Pelicans visited Black Point Wildlife Drive as part of their Florida winter vacation.

Roger Simmons, January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

How four Snow Geese and one Ross’s Goose ended up together along Black Point Wildlife Drive is anyone’s guess.

Roger Simmons, December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Among the returning birds are pretty-in-pink Roseate Spoonbills, funny-looking Northern Shovelers and white-and-black Forster’s Terns.

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, November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

I’m not sure what it is about these birds that is so captivating, but I love to watch and photograph them.