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Flying Gems of Color
Living in Colorado all my life it was on my radar to someday see a Painted Bunting. The only images I had seen of this gorgeous song bird were in publications. Since moving to Florida we have see...
Common Yellowthroat
The Common Yellowthroat is another neotropical warbler that make the long journey over the Gulf of Mexico to visit Florida. This common visitor is beautiful and is a welcome sight in the Spring a...
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly
Also known as the passion butterfly this bright orange butterfly is striking against this purple Pickerel Weed.
Loggerhead Shrike
The Loggerhead Shrike is a truly unique songbird with raptor-like characteristics. This songbird catches prey of all types including lizards, insects and small rodents. The Loggerhead Shrike catc...
Wetlands Invader
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...
Dressed to the Nines
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 town.
Muscovy Duck
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...
American Bullfrog
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 l...
Exploring the Neighborhood
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)...
Carolina Wren
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 st...
Dinner With a View
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 summer.
Unwelcome Dinner Guest
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 ...
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