Category: Birds

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

Thank goodness for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, August 18, 2024August 21, 2024

When there isn’t much else to photograph at the Orlando Wetlands, these Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have made trips to Christmas worthwhile.

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Finding ducks, other birds at Lake Apopka

Roger Simmons, August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

I went to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive hoping to see some early migrating warblers, but I settled for photographing some other pretty birds.

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Bahamas birding: Nassau’s Retreat Garden offers new birds

Roger Simmons, August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

I’ve been to Nassau many times on cruises, so on my stop there last week I decided to visit The Retreat Garden on Village Road.

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Amazing Swallow-tailed Kite trip to Volusia County

Roger Simmons, August 3, 2024August 3, 2024

There were more than 100 Swallow-tailed Kites roosting about. But after a rough night, skimming across the water wasn’t part of their plans.

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Enjoying Eastern Meadowlarks in Osceola County

Roger Simmons, August 3, 2024August 3, 2024

While driving down Joe Overstreet Road or exploring the Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, I can’t remember a time I didn’t see a least one Eastern Meadowlark.

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Common Nighthawks make for an uncommon discovery

Roger Simmons, July 28, 2024July 28, 2024

I guess I got lucky with my daylight discovery of these Common Nighthawks during a morning visit to Osceola County.

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By the dawn’s early light: Morning at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

There’s something special about the light in the morning when taking bird photos. The soft, golden hue makes the subjects look magical.

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Growing up quickly at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, July 20, 2024July 22, 2024

One of the cool benefits of visiting the Orlando Wetlands regularly is witnessing how the little baby birds grow into big birds. Here are two examples.

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Photographing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds: Part 2

Roger Simmons, July 19, 2024July 21, 2024

I had such fun photographing a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at Orlando Wetlands last weekend, that I wanted to do it again.

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Visiting Viera and the ‘other’ wetlands

Roger Simmons, July 18, 2024July 21, 2024

The small part that I did see was impressive – a great pond with lots of wading birds and a rookery for egrets and other birds. An adult and juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron flew overhead, and a pair of Roseate Spoonbills were hanging around.