While other birds swept into the area by storms returned home, the flamingos at Merritt Island decided to, perhaps, make it their new home.
Category: Birds
Pictures of the birds I have encountered during my photography adventure.

You never know what you’ll see at Orlando Wetlands
You should always expect the unexpected when visiting the Orlando Wetlands.

Reddish Egret puts on a sunset show
Reddish Egrets are eye-catching and entertaining with their hunting methods, in which they often appear to be dancing across the water.

Summer birding season isn’t so slow after all
Yes, most of the migratory birds have left but there is still an entertaining cast of native birds to be seen.

Merritt Island birds back in May
They include photos of some of my favorite birds, including Reddish Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills and Killdeers.

Barn Swallows return to Lake Apopka for summer
It just wouldn’t seem like summer without having little Barn Swallows darting and diving around Lake Apopka.

Black-neck Stilts bring babies, summer fun
They’re only here for breeding season but are seen year-round across Cuba, the Caribbean, and parts of Mexico and South America.

Important anniversary for Indian River flamingos
We’re coming up on the one-and-a-half-year anniversary of flamingos coming to the Indian River at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Enjoying a quiet morning at Orlando Wetlands
The big crowds that came daily to marvel at all the birds nesting or hatching have dissipated and the serene environment is back.

Bird baby boom takes over St. Augustine
When I visited the St. Augustine Alligator Farm’s rookery in April, there were a few babies birds and a few nests. Things changed quickly.