The Great Blue Heron is one of the more common residents of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and most people have a tendency to pass by these beautiful birds without a second thought. But if you take the time to watch this birds you find they can be quite beautiful and are loaded with personality. And because they are so common they can be photographed in a variety of setting and...
This Osprey has an unwelcome dinner guest. This Boat-tailled Grackle is waiting for an opportunity, if the Osprey is careless the Grackle get a free meal. The Osprey is one of the most efficient hunters on "the drive". They can be seen hunting hovering over the water just before they dive head first in the water for an unexacting...
Many Osprey can "the drive" home, and at the exit of the trail a Osprey nest can be seen. If you pay close attention you will see the nesting couple feeding their newborn in the...
The Carolina Wren is a common resident at Lake Apopka and can occasionally be seen in the small patches of trees along the drive. Be aware they are very active birds and are best seen by being still and quiet. Patience is a most if you want to see any of the neotropical or residence song birds at close range. They are most active in the early morning and move in and out of these patches foraging for...
This young Redwinged Blackbird like most teenagers was testing his boundaries. Perched on a branch above the nest, he ignored the frantic calls of his mother on the nest (lower right hand corner)....
The American Bullfrog is common at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive but are rarely seen. They remain hidden in the reeds to avoid the large wading birds, a Great Blue Heron will make short order of a large...
Another non-resident visitor waterfowl that is seen occasionally on the trail. The Muscoy Duck is one of the largest duck in North America. They are often seen around communities that have people who regularly feed...
This dramatic photo of Great Egret was taken near dusk. The sunset puts a slight orange glow on his stark white feathers. He really looked like he was dressed up for a night on the...
The Gray-headed Swamphen also know as the Purple Swamphen is an invasive species that has been seen in the Lake Apopka area. Like the Burmese Python they have been introduced into the Florida eco-system and posse a threaded to indigenous residence like the Purple Gallinule whose appearance is often confused with the Purple...
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