Category: Birds

Pictures of the birds I have encountered during my photography adventure.

Making the most of a morning at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

I went on a recent breezy day, and the number of birds around was low. But the ones I did get to see were worth the trip.

Roger Simmons, October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

When unexpected visitors drop by, sometimes it can be a pain. But when those visitors are Roseate Spoonbills, you welcome the surprise appearance.

Roger Simmons, October 20, 2025October 19, 2025

A lot of birds have been popping up across Central Florida, from the Orlando Wetlands to Merritt Island to Lake Apopka to Osceola County.

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 19, 2025October 19, 2025

In addition to seeing some familiar birds, I was able to find eight new-to-me birds in Iceland and Italy to add to my birding catalog.

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 9, 2025September 8, 2025

That’s what happened over Labor Day weekend when I saw two new birds at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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.

Roger Simmons, August 24, 2025August 26, 2025

As I have seen in Osceola County, there is another threat for the Snail Kites’ survival: Our growing human population.

Roger Simmons, August 22, 2025August 20, 2025

I used to think that Crested Caracaras were the best-looking members of the vulture family, but I was completely wrong.