Category Archives: Florida birds

Florida Yard Birds – Part 1

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Richard

The place where we stay in Florida has wonderful birding right out back – a tidal estuary which at times, can tax the ability of a northern birder who hasn’t seen a shorebird in six months. We decide just to … Continue reading →

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Ospreys – Comeback Kids

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Richard

Cedar Key has hundreds of Ospreys – nesting on platforms, pine tree snags, rooftops, and even the tower of the local Episcopal church. Like the Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon, Ospreys have overcome many complex threats—including DDT damage to eggs and … Continue reading →

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Another Nice Surprise

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Richard

Yesterday, we combined a grocery trip to Gainesville with a birding visit to a new spot for us: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, a birding mecca of 125 acres of wetlands and ponds right in the city. While we saw dozens of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Surprise

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Richard

I took Ginger on a short walk yesterday around the neighborhood, leaving my binoculars at home but carrying the camera. As we strolled on the quiet back streets, seeing our usual bird suspects, I heard and saw some Great Crested … Continue reading →

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More Florida Birds

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Richard

While the warmth is nice, the birding with full foliage can be challenging. Here is an example of a mystery bird — answer is at end of post. The first bird is an Orchard Oriole – I saw it without … Continue reading →

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Florida Birds-2

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Richard

While the weather holds, we’ve gotten some good walking and birding done. Our cottage is nestled between some clamming operations: here’s a look to the southwest. Yesterday, we encountered a few Purple Martins trying to hold on to their room … Continue reading →

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Florida-Day 1

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Richard

After a long but uneventful trip in the Subaru and LaQuintas, we are settled in Cedar Key for a nice change of scenery. This morning, as we sat on the back deck, we were treated to this visitor – a … Continue reading →

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Vulture Love

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Richard

As a pilot, I’ve often thought of vultures as graceful in the air but ugly on the ground. Their soaring abilities always catch my attention and adoration. Yeah, I kind of love them. Aside from South Texas trips, most of … Continue reading →

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Some Florida Target Birds

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Richard

One of the reasons we are traveling to Florida is to see some birds which I’ve never seen; many of the birds we’ll encounter are those that also frequent the Southwest but there are some that are more unique to … Continue reading →

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Florida Plans

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Richard

I’ve mapped out a three month trip to Florida. It was much tougher than planning to go to the Southwest because Florida state parks fill up fast — often I grabbed the last site available — and the state wants … Continue reading →

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