Tag: Anhinga

The Big Picture: Photographing birds as part of the landscape

Roger Simmons, September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Lately I’ve noticed that some of my pictures look better when I am not too zoomed in on the birds I was photographing.

Roger Simmons, July 11, 2026July 10, 2026

Among the locations I visited in June for these photos were Osceola County, Merritt Island, Lake Apopka, UCF and the Orlando Wetlands.

Roger Simmons, March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

As these photos from a couple of trips in February illustrate, the number and diversity of birds at the facility is impressive.

Roger Simmons, September 9, 2025September 8, 2025

That’s what happened over Labor Day weekend when I saw two new birds at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Roger Simmons, August 21, 2025August 29, 2025

The temperature quickly jumps into the 80s and starts speeding toward the 90s. The weather isn’t great, but the birding is pretty good.

Roger Simmons, July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

The birds didn’t seem to care about the holiday, and the humans seemed to be sleeping in for it.

Roger Simmons, July 1, 2025June 30, 2025

The Lake Apopka area is definitely a not-so-hidden gem for birders and nature lovers.

Roger Simmons, May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

The big crowds that came daily to marvel at all the birds nesting or hatching have dissipated and the serene environment is back.

Roger Simmons, May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

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.

Roger Simmons, May 7, 2025May 5, 2025

I made several sunset visits in April with specific birds in mind to photograph, but I also took pictures of many other birds, too.