A wayward male Vermilion Flycatcher has become quite the attraction at the Orlando Wetlands after possibly being brought to the area by a recent hurricane..
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Five raptors in one day at Orlando Wetlands
Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles, American Kestrels and Northern Harriers returning to the area for winter have joined the year-round raptor residents, the Red-shouldered Hawks.
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Catching a Belted Kingfisher with a camera is a challenge
These little grey-and-white birds never seem to sit still for very long – preferring to flit about as they look for a fish or shrimp to catch from a pond, river or lagoon.
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Hawks, herons, cranes and more at Orlando Wetlands
These birds are so common that sometimes it’s easy to take for granted their residency at the Orlando Wetlands.
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Spotlighting sparrows, wrens and other little birds at Orlando Wetlands
Wrens and sparrows that return in the fall are House, Marsh and Sedge wrens as well as Savannah and Swamp sparrows.
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Why Central Florida is a birding paradise
With some much geographic diversity, no wonder there’s so much birding diversity in our region.
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Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Orlando Wetlands
These strange-looking brown, black and white ducks with pink feet have a special place in my heart.
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A wetlands double-header to close out August
I spent the last full weekend of August at Orlando Wetlands and Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands but saw fewer birds than expected.
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Thank goodness for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at Orlando Wetlands
When there isn’t much else to photograph at the Orlando Wetlands, these Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have made trips to Christmas worthwhile.
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By the dawn’s early light: Morning at Orlando Wetlands
There’s something special about the light in the morning when taking bird photos. The soft, golden hue makes the subjects look magical.