Tag: Belted Kingfisher

More magic at 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, December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Among the returning birds are pretty-in-pink Roseate Spoonbills, funny-looking Northern Shovelers and white-and-black Forster’s Terns.

Roger Simmons, October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

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.

Roger Simmons, October 20, 2025October 19, 2025

A lot of birds have been popping up across Central Florida, from the Orlando Wetlands to Merritt Island to Lake Apopka to Osceola County.

Roger Simmons, September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Located west of Kenansville, Lake Marian is in a fairly remote part of Osceola County, but it is a good place for birding.

Roger Simmons, March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

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.

Roger Simmons, February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Seeing a little Bald Eagle eaglet and a Red-tailed Hawk were two of the highlights of my recent trip to Lake Apopka.

Roger Simmons, January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful gift to birders and nature-lovers, so why not spend part of Christmas Day there?

Roger Simmons, January 1, 2025December 31, 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.

Roger Simmons, December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

The falcon decided to swoop down from a powerline in search of a meal from the ducks and coots in one of the ponds.