Black-Crowned Night-Heron Archives

Finding ducks, other birds at Lake Apopka

Roger Simmons, August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

I went to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive hoping to see some early migrating warblers, but I settled for photographing some other pretty birds.

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Summertime along Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Roger Simmons, July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

The 11-mile drive is a great place for birding, and that includes during the dog days of summer.

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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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One day, two trips and lots of birds at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, October 22, 2023October 22, 2023

I woke up fairly early and decided to head to the Orlando Wetlands. It was a cool, cloudy morning – but apparently I was in a fog. I was so disappointed in my photos I had to go back again later and try again.

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Merritt Island trip brings 3 new-to-me birds, other favorites

Roger Simmons, October 15, 2023October 15, 2023

On a trip to the wildlife preserve, I came across some old favorites as well as three new-to-me birds: A female American Redstart, an Eastern Phoebe and a Least Flycatcher.

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These herons are creatures of the night

Roger Simmons, March 6, 2023June 13, 2023

There are several different types of herons, but a couple are harder to find than others.