From birds to bunnies, from Ruby-throated hummingbirds to Swallow-tailed Kites, it was an amazing morning.
Tag: Common Gallinule

You never know what you’ll see at Orlando Wetlands
You should always expect the unexpected when visiting the Orlando Wetlands.

Orlando Wetlands’ babies have harrowing weekend
Paragliders flew around the cypress dome near the boardwalk, upsetting visitors as well as the large number of nesting birds there.

It’s Baby Boomer time at Orlando Wetlands
There are a lot of little birds making their debuts at Orlando Wetlands, but not all of them are cute and cuddly.

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.

Summertime along Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
The 11-mile drive is a great place for birding, and that includes during the dog days of summer.

Birding doubleheader: OW, MINWR trips prove winners
I decided to make the most of what has been rare January sunshine and hit up both Orlando Wetlands and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Sort of a birding doubleheader. But I hit the Daily Double for these trips.

Kingfishers and Phoebes and Terns, oh my!
A recent trip to Orlando Wetlands showed the variety of birds who are back in the area for the winter.

These birds beat the heat at Orlando Wetlands
I spent a hot, humid morning at the Orlando Wetlands on Saturday, July 29, and I was surprised by the number of birds that I saw.

Better view of Barn Swallows, others at Lake Apopka
Even though it’s the slow summer season for birding, I know that a visit to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will usually supply something memorable. And that was the case when I visited on Saturday, July 22.