Tag: American Kestrel

Southern Fox Squirrel makes appearance in Osceola

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.

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Pelicans, terns mark change of seasons on Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

I took trip to MINWR a few days before Christmas, and the place was teeming with many different birds who arrived for the winter.

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Five raptors in one day at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, November 9, 2024November 8, 2024

Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles, American Kestrels and Northern Harriers returning to the area for winter have joined the year-round raptor residents, the Red-shouldered Hawks.

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Exploring, birding at Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas

Roger Simmons, November 6, 2024November 7, 2024

Overall, there were shore birds I expected to see and some other birds that I was a bit surprised to find so far away from the mainland.

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Super Sunday for raptors: Kestrel, Eagle, Osprey and Hawk highlight big day

Roger Simmons, February 16, 2024February 25, 2024

While the Chiefs and 49ers were getting ready, I was busy photographing four species of raptors at the Wetlands: American Kestrel, Osprey, Bald Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk.

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Birding doubleheader: OW, MINWR trips prove winners

Roger Simmons, January 21, 2024February 25, 2024

I decided to make the most of what has been rare January sunshine and hit up both Orlando Wetlands and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Sort of a birding doubleheader. But I hit the Daily Double for these trips.

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Trying to do some birding in the new year

Roger Simmons, January 21, 2024January 21, 2024

Between clouds and rain showers, I was able to visit my three go-to spots for birding – Orlando Wetlands, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive – in the first two weeks of January.

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New birds, old birds on Christmas Eve at Lake Apopka

Roger Simmons, January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

I came across two new-to-me birds: A Grey-headed Swamphen and a Ring-necked Duck. Plus, I got to photograph some others I have photographed before.

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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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Second visit with an American Kestrel

Roger Simmons, November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

Last weekend I had another opportunity to get pictures of an American Kestrel, which this time was a little closer to a trail at the Orlando Wetlands.