Tag: Roseate Spoonbills

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Oh, baby! Little Roseate Spoonbills at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, April 21, 2024April 21, 2024

A lot of folks are tickled pink over the arrival some “teaspoons” – an affection nickname for baby Roseate Spoonbills

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Indigo Buntings are highlight of Orlando Wetlands visit

Roger Simmons, April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

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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Roseate Spoonbills – Having fun photographing these birds

Roger Simmons, April 7, 2024April 7, 2024

Taking pictures of Roseate Spoonbills in different lighting – at sunrise or sunset – really shows the differences in their colors.

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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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Enjoying late winter, early spring at Orlando Wetlands

Roger Simmons, March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

I haven’t been able to go as often as I did last year, but each trip usually includes some special moment involving birds or other creatures who live there.

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Roseates are back, making Orlando Wetlands more colorful

Roger Simmons, February 17, 2024February 16, 2024

Last year, there were Roseates everywhere at the Wetlands in January and February – but I had not seen nearly as many this year.

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Birding doubleheader: OW, MINWR trips prove winners

Roger Simmons, January 21, 2024February 25, 2024

I decided to make the most of what has been rare January sunshine and hit up both Orlando Wetlands and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Sort of a birding doubleheader. But I hit the Daily Double for these trips.

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Trying to do some birding in the new year

Roger Simmons, January 21, 2024January 21, 2024

Between clouds and rain showers, I was able to visit my three go-to spots for birding – Orlando Wetlands, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive – in the first two weeks of January.

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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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Birds are definitely back at Black Point

Roger Simmons, December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

An early morning visit to Merritt Island delivered Roseate Spoonbills Wood Storks, Reddish Egrets, Great Herons, Osprey, Scrub-Jays and lots and lots of different ducks.