Gull-billed Terns at Orlando Wetlands Park, 11/24/2017

I decided to wander around Orlando Wetlands Park this morning and found a wonderful surprise.

Two Gull-billed Terns were parked together right next to the main trail.

I’ve never been happy with my photos of this species before, and I think today’s photographs were my favorite.

2017 11 24%252C%2B MG 5240 — Gull-billed Terns

2017 11 24%252C%2B MG 5223 — Gull-billed Tern

2017 11 24%252C%2B MG 5221 — Gull-billed Tern

2017 11 24%252C%2B MG 5225 — Gull-billed Tern

2017 11 24%252C%2B MG 5224 — Gull-billed Tern

Ducks are increasing in numbers with every visit. This morning there were bunches of both Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal, lots of Northern Pintail, one Northern Shoveler, one Wigeon, a Gadwall, many Ring-necked Ducks, and a few Lesser Scaup, not to mention Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks everywhere.

Scott Simmons

Scott Simmons, based in Florida, is a lover of nature, landscape, and wildlife photography. Scott became interested in photography in 2001 when he was given his first SLR camera. When he acquired a telephoto lens, he became progressively more interested in birds and other wildlife. Scott enjoys learning about bird habitats and behavior, striving always to take images that are both beautiful and interpretive. Scott believes photography is a great vehicle to help others to appreciate the wonder for the stuff of earth.