Category: Orlando Wetlands

Sandhill Crane colts – time for a sequel

Roger Simmons, April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Just when the mania over the Sandhill Colt cranes had subsided at the Orlando Wetlands, there are two new colts to capture some attention.

Roger Simmons, April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

The Orlando Wetlands is not a daycare center, but it’s as chaotic as one right now with all the Roseate Spoonbill babies.

Roger Simmons, March 25, 2025March 27, 2025

There are a lot of little birds making their debuts at Orlando Wetlands, but not all of them are cute and cuddly.

Roger Simmons, March 23, 2025March 22, 2025

The colts are about a month old now and are losing their down feathers and starting to get their regular body and wing feathers.

Roger Simmons, March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Lots of birders are flocking to Orlando Wetlands as many Roseate Spoonbills nests are filled with babies or anxious expectant parents.

Roger Simmons, March 16, 2025April 7, 2025

Young sandhill Crane colts have quite the growth spurt, growing an inch a day between 10 and 30 days of age.

Roger Simmons, March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

Most folks flock to the park to see the Roseate Spoonbills or the Sandhill Cranes with their colts, but there are so many other birds around.

Roger Simmons, February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

The pair of crane babies are just a few days old but already are drawing a lot of attention from photographers and other visitors.

Roger Simmons, February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Many of the Roseates’ nests are located just off the Cypress Boardwalk, giving observers an up-close view of home-improvement projects.

Roger Simmons, February 19, 2025February 18, 2025

Resplendent in white with just a touch of green and yellow, the chic Great Egrets put on quite a show during breeding season.