Birding in Florida
While not all of Lakeland's exotic birds are ABA countable, they are stunning to see. Lake Morton is a hotspot for many species of swans and geese. We saw plenty…
When a business consultant offered us suite passes to the Florida vs. South Carolina football game, we couldn't say no. With a noon kickoff, we decided to stay the night…
The Lake Apopka Birding Festival was held from January 18-21, 2018. It felt like we were back in our 2015 big year with a flight from Newark arriving in Tampa…
Every year, volunteers across the Northern Hemisphere participate in local Christmas Bird Counts to benefit important science and conservation work. It's been a few years since I participated in the…
This was another trip that perfectly combined business and pleasure. Mike was attending the West Palm International Boat Show, and Sharon joined for a little rest and relaxation. Our itinerary…
We have always wanted to see a murmuration—that breathtaking sight of hundreds or even thousands of birds moving together in ever-changing, synchronized patterns. Thanks to a tip on the Tampa…
We both had business on the east coast of Florida, which presented the perfect opportunity to combine work with our passion for birding. Our primary targets were the colorful, non-native…
We recently attended the Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival and Birdapalooza, a fantastic event sponsored by the Orange Audubon Society. This festival offered a great mix of paid and free birding…
Our 2015 Little Big Year pushed us across deserts, mountains, coastlines, and countless miles of weekend travel. Along the way we met incredible guides, discovered unforgettable places, and learned just how much you can accomplish with planning, persistence, and a love for birds. We ended the year with 519 species—and a lifetime of memories.
Our late‑season Florida run took us from Lake Apopka’s marshes to the windswept beaches of Merritt Island and down the Overseas Highway to Key West. We added key species for our Big Year—including Northern Gannet, Bell’s Vireo, and Common Myna—and soaked in the beauty of the Keys as we closed in on 500 birds.