I went on a recent breezy day, and the number of birds around was low. But the ones I did get to see were worth the trip.
Tag: Belted Kingfisher
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It’s finally fall, and birds are coming back
A lot of birds have been popping up across Central Florida, from the Orlando Wetlands to Merritt Island to Lake Apopka to Osceola County.
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Visiting Lake Marian and its birds for first time
Located west of Kenansville, Lake Marian is in a fairly remote part of Osceola County, but it is a good place for birding.
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Cloudy morning birding on Merritt Island
It was cloudy and the lighting wasn’t great, but I did get to see some of my favorite birds, including a male Common Yellowthroat.
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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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Christmas visit to Merritt Island
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful gift to birders and nature-lovers, so why not spend part of Christmas Day there?
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My Top 25 favorite photos of 2024
As I completed my second year of birding in 2024, I added 76 new species. Some even made it into my top 25 favorite photographs of the year.
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Peregrine Falcon in flight at Lake Apopka
The falcon decided to swoop down from a powerline in search of a meal from the ducks and coots in one of the ponds.
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Merritt Island becomes a mecca for birds
The sheer amount and different species of birds that have returned to the area for migration is impressive.
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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.