There was a Sandhill Crane family with a two-week old colt and another with a pair of month-old colts.
Exploring some new places on Merritt Island
This year, I’ve been trying to explore different areas – including Gator Creek, East Gator Creek and Biolab roads. They offer a great habitat for wading birds and more.
Enjoying late winter, early spring at Orlando Wetlands
I haven’t been able to go as often as I did last year, but each trip usually includes some special moment involving birds or other creatures who live there.
Yellow Bird Day: Yellow-Throated Warbler, American Goldfinch and Meadowlark
I visited a Meadowlark on Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County, while a Yellow-throated Warbler and an American Goldfinch visited me in my backyard.
Look and listen: Yep, Northern Parulas are back
These colorful little warblers are here for breeding season. In recent days I have heard them around my house and at the Wetlands, but I had not been able to spot one, let alone photograph one.
Photo story: Savannah Sparrows play king of the post
A group of Savannah Sparrows were congregated near an old fence post that seemed to be a prime place to land.
Playing catch-up. Highlights from some recent outings
My February included trips to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Orlando Wetlands, Joe Overstreet Road in Osceola County and Merritt Island Wildlife Drive.
Birding Holiday: Spending Presidents’ Day at Fort DeSoto
Even with getting stuck in I-4 traffic, this holiday trip to Fort DeSoto was worth it for the shore birds I was able to photograph near sunset.
Double dose of Great Horned Owl owlets
I came across two sets of Great Horned Owl owlets about 100 miles apart, in Pinellas and Osceola counties.
Roseates are back, making Orlando Wetlands more colorful
Last year, there were Roseates everywhere at the Wetlands in January and February – but I had not seen nearly as many this year.