Category: Osceola County

Busy birding during slow summer season

Roger Simmons, July 11, 2026July 10, 2026

Among the locations I visited in June for these photos were Osceola County, Merritt Island, Lake Apopka, UCF and the Orlando Wetlands.

Roger Simmons, June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

There were two adults and also two juveniles, who were notable for their blue and pink beaks and light brown feathers.

Roger Simmons, June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

On a recent trip to Osceola County, I spotted two male Snail Kites in two different locations.

Roger Simmons, June 12, 2026June 11, 2026

The group had two hens and at least 10 poults — baby turkeys. This seems to be common behavior for the bird families to group together.

Roger Simmons, June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

Over the past several weeks, I photographed some Barred Owls, a Burrowing Owl and a red-morph Eastern Screech-Owl.

Roger Simmons, March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

I’ve been checking in regularly on a little Burrowing Owl that’s taken up residence in Osceola County, but I felt sorry that it was all alone

Roger Simmons, January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The range of these ground-dwelling, 9-inch tall owls includes Central Florida. It’s just that they are more rare here.

Roger Simmons, October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

An overcast, drizzly day created a moody landscape in which to photograph these amazing-looking endangered birds.

Roger Simmons, October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

Florida’s Snail Kites are remarkable birds of prey, even if their prey doesn’t move that fast. They had to adapt quickly in order to survive.

Roger Simmons, September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Located west of Kenansville, Lake Marian is in a fairly remote part of Osceola County, but it is a good place for birding.