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.
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Growing up quickly at Orlando Wetlands
One of the cool benefits of visiting the Orlando Wetlands regularly is witnessing how the little baby birds grow into big birds. Here are two examples.
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Photographing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: Part 2
I had such fun photographing a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Orlando Wetlands last weekend, that I wanted to do it again.
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird was worth the wait
A female Ruby-throated hummingbird had been reported at the Orlando Wetlands, but she kept me waiting for awhile before she showed up.
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Black-necked Stilt babies star at Orlando Wetlands
Three Black-necked Stilt chicks are the undisputed current stars of Orlando Wetlands. Everyone wants to photograph these baby wading birds.
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Kids (and adults) are doing just fine at Orlando Wetlands
It’s been a fantastic spring season at Orlando Wetlands watching so many different birds nest and successfully raise their young.
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Clock ticking on Roseate Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands
Orlando Wetlands has been full of Roseate Spoonbills this spring, but time is running out on how much longer the pink birds will be around.
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Great Egret chicks at Orlando Wetlands
Near sunset one day, I spotted one nest at the wetlands that included three chicks. There was also a parent, who appeared to be overwhelmed.