Did you know that thousands of American Coots descend upon Florida’s freshwater and coastal wetlands during winter months? They migrate from as far north as Canada, adding to our few resident coots. On lakes, shallow ponds and wetlands, they congregate, swimming together serenely in a group, jockeying their places, dipping their heads or diving under…

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Drama at the tidal pool! During breeding season in July, Reddish Egrets seek quantities of small fishes to feed their hungry young. They work overtime to gather enough food, particularly at low tide when fishes become concentrated. The Reddish Egret discovers an interloper too close to its claimed fishing hole, and flies up in aggressive…

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What a gorgeous blue, blending in with sky and waters! The color camouflages giving some protection for the Little Blue Heron from predators and allowing it to better hunt along the edge of a pond for small fish and aquatic animals less detection. We often overlook its darker form against nature’s background when it is…

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It is surely springtime in Florida, when we hear these tiny warblers sing so very loudly at the top of oak tree canopies – to establish their territory, deter other males, and attract a mate. Or maybe this Northern Parula is singing just because he is savoring life! What is also amazing is being able…

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