Category: Orlando Wetlands

Running into a family of otters at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, March 8, 2026March 6, 2026

They were swimming together along near the bank of one of the ponds in the back of the wetlands, then decided to come ashore.

Roger Simmons, March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

As these photos from a couple of trips in February illustrate, the number and diversity of birds at the facility is impressive.

Roger Simmons, January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Since they’re looking for mates, the birds have transitioned into their breeding plumage. Their brilliant colors are attracting a lot of attention.

Roger Simmons, January 5, 2026January 4, 2026

These pink prehistoric-looking birds appear so elegant when resting or perching but are downright ungainly when taking off, flying or landing.

Roger Simmons, November 2, 2025November 1, 2025

Even though we’re in migration season, I think the cooler weather had something to do with so many birds being out and about.

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 21, 2025August 29, 2025

The temperature quickly jumps into the 80s and starts speeding toward the 90s. The weather isn’t great, but the birding is pretty good.

Roger Simmons, August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Thanks to a recent vacation, a work trip and visiting my usual haunts, I have added 14 new birds to my life list.

Roger Simmons, July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

There’s a spot at the wetlands near a marshy area with lots of grass and greens for the rabbits and firebush shrubs and for the hummingbirds.

Roger Simmons, July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

From birds to bunnies, from Ruby-throated hummingbirds to Swallow-tailed Kites, it was an amazing morning.