Category: Orlando Wetlands

Clock ticking on Roseate Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, May 11, 2024May 10, 2024

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

Roger Simmons, May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

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.

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Birds that aren’t pink. Some other wetlands favorites

Roger Simmons, May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

From owls, to wading birds to birds that are red and black in color, there are lot of subjects waiting to be photographed.

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Spotlighting the ‘other’ birds at the wetlands

Roger Simmons, April 24, 2024April 23, 2024

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.

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Finally met Barred Owl babies at the wetlands

Roger Simmons, April 23, 2024April 22, 2024

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

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Can’t get enough of Roseate Spoonbills

Roger Simmons, April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Whether they are just standing still or flying across the landscape, these birds are so photogenic.

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Oh, baby! Little Roseate Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

A lot of folks are tickled pink over the arrival some “teaspoons” – an affection nickname for baby Roseate Spoonbills

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Indigo Buntings are highlight of Orlando Wetlands visit

Roger Simmons, April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

I went to Orlando Wetlands hoping to get a chance to photograph some baby Barred Owls. I ended up with photos of a colorful new-to-me bird: Indigo Buntings.

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