Florida is a great place to bird! Some of the best birding sites are in Florida. I visited one near Orlando called the 11-Mile Bird Drive near Lake Apopka. It was amazing! You drive the entire 11 miles which is great since it was July, hot and humid. Lots of Gators, so watch your step! Can’t wait to go back! Here are a few of my favorites from that trip.
This Anhinga was preening in the heat of the Florida sun. This was done w/ a black/white treatment
Boat Tailed Grackle hanging on to a Cat O Nine Tail in the swamp
A Little Blue Heron on the hunt.
This gorgeous Tri-Colored Heron was trying his best to catch lunch
Tri Colored Heron panting in the heat of the sun in the swamp.
Great Blue Heron hunting for food
Great Egret cruising over Lake Apopka
Easter Luber Grasshopper! They were everywhere and gorgeous!
This is a Peruvian Primrose Willow flower.
Here is a beautiful stock of Pickerelweed.