Category: Orlando Wetlands

Well-traveled Bobolinks stop over for visit

Roger Simmons, June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

These pretty birds travel 12,500 miles each year migrating from South America to the northern U.S. and Canada.

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, June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

Over the past several weeks, I photographed some Barred Owls, a Burrowing Owl and a red-morph Eastern Screech-Owl.

Roger Simmons, March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Unlike most baby birds, Sandhill Crane colts don’t look terrifying right after they are born. In fact, it’s definitely cuteness overload .

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 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.