Category Archives: Wildlife

Bird #607 – Seaside Sparrow

ammospiza maritima St. Augustine, Florida – Dr. Robert Hayling Freedom Park Saturday, March 29, 2025 – 8:18 am For some reason, in my mind this bird became the make-or-break species when I evaluated the success or failure of my trip … Continue reading

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Bird #606 – Gray-headed Swamphen

porphyrio poliocephallus Apopka, Florida – Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Friday, March 28, 2025 – 7:35 am In January, 2020, I went to Orlando with coworkers for a convention. My boss “graciously” allowed me to skip one single session to bird, … Continue reading

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Bird #605 – Northern Gannet

morus bassanus Jacksonville, Florida – Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Wednesday, March 26, 2005 – 2:00 pm Northern Gannets are common off the coast of Florida. The only question is whether one comes close enough to shore to be identified. They’re … Continue reading

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Bird #604 – Indian Peafowl

pavo cristatus Fort George Island Cultural State Park, Florida – Ribault Club Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 8:52 am Your basic peacock. Apparently, a population has established itself in the “wild” in Florida and has survived long enough to become … Continue reading

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Bird #603 – Wilson’s Plover

charadrius wilsonia Jekyll Island, Georgia – South Beach Monday, March 24, 2025 – 3:29 pm I was definitely on the lookout for Wilson’s Plovers, especially after a half-mile section of the beach was roped off with signs every 50 yards … Continue reading

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