Tag: Bald Eagles

On the coast: Birds back after the storm

Roger Simmons, November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

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.

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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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Hawks, herons, cranes and more at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, November 8, 2024November 15, 2024

These birds are so common that sometimes it’s easy to take for granted their residency at the Orlando Wetlands.

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Egrets, eagles and other birds at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

I really enjoy visiting the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for birding, especially early in the morning.

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Surprise at Brownie Wise: Bald Eagles are back

Roger Simmons, September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The pair of nesting Bald Eagles I found at the Kissimmee park were there first I have seen in the area since May.

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Birds make a splash along Biolab Road

Roger Simmons, May 19, 2024May 19, 2024

I recently took a drive down Biolab Road, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many birds were out and about along that stretch.

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Enjoying late winter, early spring at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

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.

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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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