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Spending July 4 with birds at Merritt Island

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.

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Summer birding season isn’t so slow after all

Roger Simmons, June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Yes, most of the migratory birds have left but there is still an entertaining cast of native birds to be seen.

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Spring migration ends but old favorites remain

Roger Simmons, May 17, 2025May 16, 2025

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

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Merritt Island becomes a mecca for birds

Roger Simmons, December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

The sheer amount and different species of birds that have returned to the area for migration is impressive.

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Trying to do some birding in the new year

Roger Simmons, January 21, 2024January 21, 2024

Between clouds and rain showers, I was able to visit my three go-to spots for birding – Orlando Wetlands, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive – in the first two weeks of January.

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Birds are definitely back at Black Point

Roger Simmons, December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

An early morning visit to Merritt Island delivered Roseate Spoonbills Wood Storks, Reddish Egrets, Great Herons, Osprey, Scrub-Jays and lots and lots of different ducks.

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