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Declining Wilson’s Plovers need protection in Florida

Roger Simmons, June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

While I enjoyed photographing them, it was also heartening to see the next generation of the birds — because the plovers have a problem.

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Could drought be driving Snail Kites to Central Florida?

Roger Simmons, April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Since I starting visiting Emeralda Marsh back in the fall, there appear to be more Snail Kites hunting in that area.

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Burrowing Owl finds a mate in Osceola County

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

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Summer birding season isn’t so slow after all

Roger Simmons, June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Yes, most of the migratory birds have left but there is still an entertaining cast of native birds to be seen.

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Indian River flamingo family keeps growing

Roger Simmons, April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

On a recent Sunday morning outing to see and photograph the pretty-in-pink birds, I counted 32 flamingos present.

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Sandhill Crane colts have arrived

Roger Simmons, February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

The pair of crane babies are just a few days old but already are drawing a lot of attention from photographers and other visitors.

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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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Pre-Christmas trips to Merritt Island net some favorite pics

Roger Simmons, January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

In addition to seeing some new birds, I also came across some regulars who became part of some of my favorite photos of 2023.

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Cooler weather brings back some cool birds

Roger Simmons, November 12, 2023January 18, 2024

Included in this group are Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, Common Yellowthroats, House Wrens and Swamp Sparrows. Also, I came across another new-to-me bird, a Swamp Wren.

Why meteorologists shouldn’t have telestrators

Roger Simmons, May 2, 2010

This picture (pointed out by former O-Town anchor Scott Walker on his Twitter feed) is from Nashville’s WTVF-CBS 5. It was snapped by a viewer during the station’s coverage of severe weather on Saturday and posted on the Facebook group, “I survived the Great Nashville Monsoon of May 1st.” I…