Tag: Roseate Spoonbills

Roseate Spoonbills by the side of the road

Roger Simmons, May 5, 2025May 4, 2025

Of course, I had to pull over, make my way through some brush and get to the pond to photograph these amazing pink birds.

Roger Simmons, May 3, 2025May 2, 2025

Paragliders flew around the cypress dome near the boardwalk, upsetting visitors as well as the large number of nesting birds there.

Roger Simmons, May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Something very cool I found out is that some of the nesting Roseates at the rookery were actually born there years ago.

Roger Simmons, April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

On a recent Sunday morning outing to see and photograph the pretty-in-pink birds, I counted 32 flamingos present.

Roger Simmons, April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

The Orlando Wetlands is not a daycare center, but it’s as chaotic as one right now with all the Roseate Spoonbill babies.

Roger Simmons, March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Lots of birders are flocking to Orlando Wetlands as many Roseate Spoonbills nests are filled with babies or anxious expectant parents.

Roger Simmons, February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Many of the Roseates’ nests are located just off the Cypress Boardwalk, giving observers an up-close view of home-improvement projects.

Roger Simmons, February 18, 2025February 19, 2025

St. Augustine can be a great place to go birding, with miles of beaches, a great state park and one very bird-friendly alligator attraction.

Roger Simmons, January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

On a recent sunset trip to the Orlando Wetlands, I saw many of the big pink birds gathering their nesting material.

Roger Simmons, January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

The Orlando Wetlands is one of the best places to see Roseates since many of their nests are easily viewed from the Cypress Boardwalk.