Crested Caracara Archives

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Coming across a Crested Caracara family

Roger Simmons, June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

There were two adults and also two juveniles, who were notable for their blue and pink beaks and light brown feathers.

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Picking out my favorite photos of 2025

Roger Simmons, January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Here are my favorite photographs that I took in 2025, based on the subjects or the lighting or the location.

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Crested Caracara is a beautiful Florida ‘scavenger’

Roger Simmons, August 22, 2025August 20, 2025

I used to think that Crested Caracaras were the best-looking members of the vulture family, but I was completely wrong.

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Southern Fox Squirrel makes appearance in Osceola

Roger Simmons, January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says Southern Fox Squirrels can be up to 27.6 inches and weight between 1 to 3 pounds.

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Cranes, cranes everywhere (and other birds too) at Joe Overstreet

Roger Simmons, February 15, 2024February 16, 2024

Several weeks before I saw a group of about 20 Sandhill Cranes there. This time there were 10 times that number. Yes, around 200 cranes.

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Five new birds added to my catalog this week

Roger Simmons, October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

The new birds are a Harrier, Hermit Thrush, Crested Caracara, House Wren and Red-tailed Hawk.

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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.