Least Bittern Archives - Roger Simmons

Late summer at Orlando Wetlands: Hot but rewarding

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.

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Finding some very colorful characters at Lake Apopka

Roger Simmons, July 1, 2025June 30, 2025

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

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You never know what you’ll see at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

You should always expect the unexpected when visiting the Orlando Wetlands.

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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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Before I forget: Photos from weekend birding trips

Roger Simmons, August 20, 2023August 25, 2023

Over the course of the past three days, I visited three of my favorite birding spots: Orlando Wetlands (twice), Black Point Wildlife Drive on Merritt Island and Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The Belted Kingfishers I photographed on Friday sort of stole all my attention, but I did get to take…