As these photos from a couple of trips in February illustrate, the number and diversity of birds at the facility is impressive.
Tag: Anhinga
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Fun to find new birds to add to my life list
That’s what happened over Labor Day weekend when I saw two new birds at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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Late summer at Orlando Wetlands: Hot but rewarding
The temperature quickly jumps into the 80s and starts speeding toward the 90s. The weather isn’t great, but the birding is pretty good.
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Spending July 4 with birds at Merritt Island
The birds didn’t seem to care about the holiday, and the humans seemed to be sleeping in for it.
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Finding some very colorful characters at Lake Apopka
The Lake Apopka area is definitely a not-so-hidden gem for birders and nature lovers.
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Enjoying a quiet morning at Orlando Wetlands
The big crowds that came daily to marvel at all the birds nesting or hatching have dissipated and the serene environment is back.
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Screech Owls, other birds on Merritt Island
The Eastern Screech Owls were little 6-to-9-inch-tall birds I spotted along Bio Lab Road at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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Orlando Wetlands sunset visits are rewarding
I made several sunset visits in April with specific birds in mind to photograph, but I also took pictures of many other birds, too.
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Eagles, hawks and more at Lake Apopka
Seeing a little Bald Eagle eaglet and a Red-tailed Hawk were two of the highlights of my recent trip to Lake Apopka.
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On the coast: Birds back after the storm
It wasn’t until fairly recently that Black Point Wildlife Drive and Bio Lab Road re-opened. Some other areas still remain closed because of high water or flooding damage.