A female Ruby-throated hummingbird had been reported at the Orlando Wetlands, but she kept me waiting for awhile before she showed up.
Category: Orlando Wetlands

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.

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.

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.

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.

Birds that aren’t pink. Some other wetlands favorites
From owls, to wading birds to birds that are red and black in color, there are lot of subjects waiting to be photographed.

Spotlighting the ‘other’ birds at the wetlands
The Roseate Spoonbills and baby Barred Owls get a lot of the attention, but there are so many photogenic birds at the Orlando Wetlands this time of year.

Finally met Barred Owl babies at the wetlands
I’d met their parents before, but I finally got to see the two Barred Owl owlets at the Orlando Wetlands

Can’t get enough of Roseate Spoonbills
Whether they are just standing still or flying across the landscape, these birds are so photogenic.

Oh, baby! Little Roseate Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands
A lot of folks are tickled pink over the arrival some “teaspoons” – an affection nickname for baby Roseate Spoonbills