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.
Category: Orlando Wetlands
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
Indigo Buntings are highlight of Orlando Wetlands visit
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.
Orlando Wetlands rarely disappoints for birds, photos
Since starting regular trips to the wetlands in January 2023, I can honestly say there have been very, very few trips where I come home disappointed.
Roseate Spoonbills – Having fun photographing these birds
Taking pictures of Roseate Spoonbills in different lighting – at sunrise or sunset – really shows the differences in their colors.
Swallow-tailed Kites are back, and I spotted one
On a sunset outing to Orlando Wetlands, I saw a Swallow-tailed Kite next to me at tree level, allowing me to get some great photos.
Sunset magic at Orlando Wetlands
During my evening trip, I was able to photograph a number of birds that had golden hues, thanks to the setting sun.
Spending an evening with Sandhill Crane families
There was a Sandhill Crane family with a two-week old colt and another with a pair of month-old colts.