Tag: Green Heron

Fun to find new birds to add to my life list

Roger Simmons, September 9, 2025September 8, 2025

That’s what happened over Labor Day weekend when I saw two new birds at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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, August 21, 2025August 29, 2025

The temperature quickly jumps into the 80s and starts speeding toward the 90s. The weather isn’t great, but the birding is pretty good.

Roger Simmons, July 26, 2025July 26, 2025

The birds didn’t seem to care about the holiday, and the humans seemed to be sleeping in for it.

Roger Simmons, July 1, 2025June 30, 2025

The Lake Apopka area is definitely a not-so-hidden gem for birders and nature lovers.

Roger Simmons, May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

The big crowds that came daily to marvel at all the birds nesting or hatching have dissipated and the serene environment is back.

Roger Simmons, May 17, 2025May 16, 2025

As the temperatures start soaring, the number of migrating birds in our area starts dropping.

Roger Simmons, March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

Most folks flock to the park to see the Roseate Spoonbills or the Sandhill Cranes with their colts, but there are so many other birds around.

Roger Simmons, November 8, 2024November 15, 2024

These birds are so common that sometimes it’s easy to take for granted their residency at the Orlando Wetlands.

Roger Simmons, August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

While they are year-round residents in Florida, I usually only see Green Herons in summer and fall during my birding trips.