Tag: Prairie Warbler

Merritt Island is definitely for the birds – any time of year

Roger Simmons, September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Whether it’s the slow season or time for migration, the expansive national wildlife refuge offers a lot of birds to photograph.

Roger Simmons, September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

I came across a couple of migrating Northern Yellow Warblers and Northern Waterthrushes. There was even a Prairie Warbler.

Roger Simmons, August 17, 2026August 16, 2026

Smaller birds can be more challenging to photograph than their larger cousins, and we have some colorful ones to choose from here.

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.

Roger Simmons, November 2, 2025November 1, 2025

Even though we’re in migration season, I think the cooler weather had something to do with so many birds being out and about.

Roger Simmons, November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

While walking along the interpretive drive and boat ramp I found a nice variety of birds, including some species I had not seen in a while.

Roger Simmons, May 4, 2025May 3, 2025

Last weekend, I visited the park and was happy to see many of the birds have returned – including migrating warblers.

Roger Simmons, December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

It’s the time of the year when little birds – warblers, wrens, sparrows and others – seem to be just about everywhere.

Roger Simmons, November 6, 2024July 10, 2026

I spent more than an hour walking around the park and coming across many birds, including lots of warblers plus some birds of prey.

Roger Simmons, September 15, 2024September 15, 2024

I came across five different types of warblers during my visit to the Ferndale Preserve on the west side of Lake Apopka.