Tag: Roseate Spoonbills

Roseate Spoonbills make it a happy new year

Roger Simmons, January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Since they’re looking for mates, the birds have transitioned into their breeding plumage. Their brilliant colors are attracting a lot of attention.

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, January 5, 2026January 4, 2026

These pink prehistoric-looking birds appear so elegant when resting or perching but are downright ungainly when taking off, flying or landing.

Roger Simmons, December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Among the returning birds are pretty-in-pink Roseate Spoonbills, funny-looking Northern Shovelers and white-and-black Forster’s Terns.

Roger Simmons, November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

I’m not sure what it is about these birds that is so captivating, but I love to watch and photograph them.

Roger Simmons, October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

When unexpected visitors drop by, sometimes it can be a pain. But when those visitors are Roseate Spoonbills, you welcome the surprise appearance.

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.

Roger Simmons, June 11, 2025June 10, 2025

They include photos of some of my favorite birds, including Reddish Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills and Killdeers.

Roger Simmons, May 31, 2025May 31, 2025

The big crowds that came daily to marvel at all the birds nesting or hatching have dissipated and the serene environment is back.

Roger Simmons, May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

When I visited the St. Augustine Alligator Farm’s rookery in April, there were a few babies birds and a few nests. Things changed quickly.