Two of my aunts and uncles are in town staying with my parents, and so we all decided to go to the beach for a couple hours this morning. It was pretty fun hanging out with my daughter and extended family, and of course, I kept an eye on the birds. I didn’t see much […]
Author: 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.
Black-crowned Night Heron at Spring Hammock Preserve
Black-crowned Night HeronI drove to Spring Hammock Preserve this morning hoping to find my first Great Crested Flycatcher of the year. I didn’t see one, but I did hear one calling. The biggest surprise, though, was this Black-crowned Night …
Great Blue Heron With Fish
This morning I drove to the marina on Lake Monroe. It was about this time of year that a Royal Tern showed up here last year, and I thought it might be worth checking to see if it might return. I didn’t find it, but I did see a Great Blue Heron. It looked like […]
Crested Caracara Portrait
This morning I drove out to Brumley Rd looking for birds to add to my year list. Top on my list were Summer Tanager (missed), Red-eyed Vireo (found), and Yellow-throated Vireo (found). But perhaps the best moment of the morning was when this Crested Caracara flew up on a fence post. It was so close, […]
Sparrows at Hal Scott Preserve
On Saturday I visited Hal Scott Preserve to look for Red-cockaded and Hairy Woodpeckers. I found both, but too early in the morning for photos. Later in the morning Eastern Towhees and Bachman’s Sparrows decided to put on a show. They are such pretty birds I couldn’t help but stop and take a few portraits. […]
Finally an American Pipit Photo I’m Willing to Show You
I see these wonderful little birds all the time during the winter. My favorite place to see them is Marl Bed Flats, where a flock of 50 or more may fly overhead at any moment. I have a terrible time getting photos of them, though. I get shots of them in flight, usually far away, […]
White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel’s)
This morning I drove out to one of my favorite sparrow spots and found a White-crowned Sparrow. This spot seems to be good at attracting them, but for some reason, we get our fair share of the “Gambel’s” subspecies of this bird. In fact, I think every bird I’ve seen here, whether immature or adult, […]
Black-bellied Whistling Ducks
There’s a little lake (or large pond) near my house. It’s just a little community pond, but during the winter time, there can be as many as 100 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks there. They are also very tolerant of people. They like to hang out on a little hill, and there’s a fence which is perfect […]