Striking Pattern
15/09/2017
The Red Shouldered Hawk is a bird with one of the most striking patterns of any bird. Looking at the Red Shouldered Hawk as he soars overhead you can see the graphic detail in his...
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One Nervous Bird
15/09/2017
It is unusual to see a Green Heron looking up into the sky; usually, this bird is perched on a branch looking into the water for its next meal. On this day he was observed nervously looking up at every large bird that flew over. My guess is that, earlier, a large bird tried inviting him to a meal as the main...
Pretty in Purple
15/09/2017
Without a doubt the Purple Gallinule is one of the most beautiful resident on "the drive". If a Purple Gallinule is foraging next to the road, it will attract a crowd. Being one of the most beautiful birds in Florida, you will always remember the first time you happened upon this popular...
Eastern Pondhawk
15/09/2017
The Eastern Pondhawk can be seen throughout the summer along the length of "the drive". They eat small and large insects including other...
Sora
15/09/2017
The Sora is a very secretive brown and gray marsh bird and to get a photo is a true achievement. The Sora forages quietly at the base of reeds in the wetlands. If startled it will bolt into the reeds until it feels the coast is...
Northern Harrier Hawk
15/09/2017
The Northern Harrier Hawk is a regular visitor to Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail. They can be seen circling over the marsh above the reeds, occasionally diving below the reed line. These hawks are strong fliers and difficult to photograph because they rarely land close to the...
Junk Yard Dog
15/09/2017
Protruding bones called "scute" on this alligator's back make it look like he is wearing a dog collar, one typically seen on a guard...
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