Category: Birds

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

Usual suspects found on Joe Overstreet Road

Roger Simmons, February 7, 2025February 5, 2025

It was overcast when I arrived at Joe Overstreet, but the not-ideal weather didn’t stop the road’s regulars from making some appearances.

Roger Simmons, February 6, 2025February 5, 2025

This has to be the rarest bird I have ever photographed, so why not see some more pictures of this endangered species.

Roger Simmons, February 5, 2025February 6, 2025

These strange-looking birds with their big orange and black beaks swoop down and “skim” across the water, creating their own wakes.

Roger Simmons, January 28, 2025February 4, 2025

This endangered Whooping crane – one of about 400-600 that still exist in the wild – lives where a subdivision is gobbling up its habitat.

Roger Simmons, January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

On a recent sunset trip to the Orlando Wetlands, I saw many of the big pink birds gathering their nesting material.

Roger Simmons, January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says Southern Fox Squirrels can be up to 27.6 inches and weight between 1 to 3 pounds.

Roger Simmons, January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Besides Ospreys diving into the ocean to try to catch fish, Sebastian Inlet State Park has many types of bird, marine and reptile life.

Roger Simmons, January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

A friend told me about this spectacle at the inlet, where Ospreys circle overhead hunting for fish then come crashing down to make a catch.

Roger Simmons, January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

The Orlando Wetlands is one of the best places to see Roseates since many of their nests are easily viewed from the Cypress Boardwalk.

Roger Simmons, January 13, 2025January 14, 2025

Along Black Point Wildlife Drive I caught sight of a young Ring-billed Gull fishing in a little pond next to the road. This bird dreams big.