Tag: Sandhill Crane

Summertime birds across Central Florida

Roger Simmons, June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

While many migratory visitors have moved on, there is still a tremendous variety of birds to photograph across the area.

Roger Simmons, March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Unlike most baby birds, Sandhill Crane colts don’t look terrifying right after they are born. In fact, it’s definitely cuteness overload .

Roger Simmons, March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

As these photos from a couple of trips in February illustrate, the number and diversity of birds at the facility is impressive.

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, April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Just when the mania over the Sandhill Colt cranes had subsided at the Orlando Wetlands, there are two new colts to capture some attention.

Roger Simmons, March 23, 2025March 22, 2025

The colts are about a month old now and are losing their down feathers and starting to get their regular body and wing feathers.

Roger Simmons, March 16, 2025April 7, 2025

Young sandhill Crane colts have quite the growth spurt, growing an inch a day between 10 and 30 days of age.

Roger Simmons, February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

The pair of crane babies are just a few days old but already are drawing a lot of attention from photographers and other visitors.

Roger Simmons, February 7, 2025February 5, 2025

It was overcast when I arrived at Joe Overstreet, but the not-ideal weather didn’t stop the road’s regulars from making some appearances.

Roger Simmons, January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says Southern Fox Squirrels can be up to 27.6 inches and weight between 1 to 3 pounds.