Tag: Red-Winged Blackbird

Appreciating the Red-winged blackbirds

Roger Simmons, April 9, 2025April 8, 2025

They’re very common and year-round residents in most of the U.S., but I still think Red-winged Blackbirds are pretty cool to photograph.

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Black-bellied Whistling Ducks at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

These strange-looking brown, black and white ducks with pink feet have a special place in my heart.

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By the dawn’s early light: Morning at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, July 21, 2024July 21, 2024

There’s something special about the light in the morning when taking bird photos. The soft, golden hue makes the subjects look magical.

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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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Indigo Bunting is highlight of Orlando Wetlands visit

Roger Simmons, April 18, 2024April 18, 2025

I went to Orlando Wetlands hoping to get a chance to photograph some baby Barred Owls. I ended up with photos of a colorful new-to-me bird: Indigo Buntings.

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Sunset magic at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

During my evening trip, I was able to photograph a number of birds that had golden hues, thanks to the setting sun.

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Pre-Christmas trips to Merritt Island net some favorite pics

Roger Simmons, January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

In addition to seeing some new birds, I also came across some regulars who became part of some of my favorite photos of 2023.

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Expected and unexpected birds at Merritt Island

Roger Simmons, July 30, 2023August 5, 2023

One of the things I love about visiting the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is you never know what you might see. On Sunday, July 16, I saw some birds I expected and one that was unexpected.

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Better view of Barn Swallows, others at Lake Apopka

Roger Simmons, July 26, 2023August 5, 2023

Even though it’s the slow summer season for birding, I know that a visit to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will usually supply something memorable. And that was the case when I visited on Saturday, July 22.

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Dancing Reddish Egret, its imitator and an Osprey splashdown

Roger Simmons, July 26, 2023August 5, 2023

A quick Sunday morning trip to Black Point Wildlife Drive on Merritt Island was worth it with a Reddish Egret, Little Blue Heron and one very wet Osprey.