Tag: Palm Warbler

Across Florida

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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November photos: Warblers, Ibises, ducks and a cool cat

Roger Simmons, December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

There were raptors and shorebirds, little birds and big birds, and one photo-friendly bobcat I came across during my travels.

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Merritt Island abounds with Northern Flickers

Roger Simmons, November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

I came across more of these colorful little woodpeckers than ever before, spotting them along the Black Point Wildlife Drive and the Scrub Ridge Trail at MINWR.

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Making the most of a morning at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

I went on a recent breezy day, and the number of birds around was low. But the ones I did get to see were worth the trip.

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It’s finally fall, and birds are coming back

Roger Simmons, October 20, 2025October 19, 2025

A lot of birds have been popping up across Central Florida, from the Orlando Wetlands to Merritt Island to Lake Apopka to Osceola County.

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Black-and-white Warbler returns with others

Roger Simmons, December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

A lot of birds show off with beautiful colors, but this little one shows that black and white can be brilliant colors on their own.

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Spotlighting sparrows, wrens and other little birds at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, November 8, 2024November 7, 2024

Wrens and sparrows that return in the fall are House, Marsh and Sedge wrens as well as Savannah and Swamp sparrows.

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Egrets, eagles and other birds at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

I really enjoy visiting the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for birding, especially early in the morning.

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Orlando Wetlands rarely disappoints for birds, photos

Roger Simmons, April 7, 2024April 7, 2024

Since starting regular trips to the wetlands in January 2023, I can honestly say there have been very, very few trips where I come home disappointed.

Backyard

Time for January edition of Backyard Birds

Roger Simmons, February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Some are returning birds, like the Palm Warbler and the Yellow-throated Warbler. Some are new, like the female Painted Bunting. And some are regulars, like the Northern Cardinal and the Blue Jay.