Helping You Learn More About Birdwatching
There are ducks everywhere around Florida and many different species to identify. Some of them call Florida home all year round while others can be spotted during their migration. There are also a few species that only head to Florida over winter. Let’s have a look the different species of […]
Florida has long stretches of beaches that attract many different beach birds. These birds spend their time wading along the beach to hunt for food such as insects, small fish and mollusks. We’ve done some research and identified the most common beach birds that you’re likely to see along the […]
The state of Florida is blessed with a large number of different bird species that make their home here. Some of these birds never leave the state and others only visit during the winter. Have you ever wondered how many species of black birds you can find in Florida? We’ve […]
Florida is a bird watchers paradise with so many different species of birds making this state their home. Some species will spend their time in Florida all year round while other species will flock to the warmer weather during winter. You might be interested to learn how many species of […]
Egrets are large wading birds that are closely related to herons. They have long necks, legs and bills and short tails. You’ll find that egrets have s-shaped necks that can bend vertically. The male egrets usually have wispy, lace-like feathers especially during the breeding season. Have you ever wondered about […]
Vultures aren’t necessarily very attractive birds. However, they play an important ecological part to help keep our environment clean and free from diseases such as rabies and tuberculosis. The reason for this is that they feed on carrion or dead animals that other predators won’t touch. There are currently two […]
There is only one species of hummingbird that breeds in Florida, the ruby-throated hummingbird. However, because Florida has warm weather all year round and is fairly close to Mexico and the Caribbean, many species of hummingbirds will visit the state during the winter. The most common visiting hummingbird is the […]
If you live in Florida, you’re likely to see 3 species of falcons that commonly reside in your state. These birds of prey are primarily revered for their exceptional hunting abilities and their speed. Falcons are powerful birds and can be identified by their hooked beaks and pointed wings. They […]
Did you know that there are different type of hawks found in Florida? Some of these birds call Florida home all year round while others typically migrate to or through the state during winter. So, next time you’re out bird watching, you can keep a look out for these large […]
Owls are one of the most interesting birds of prey with their huge eyes and comical facial expressions. If you live in Florida, you’re indeed fortunate to have a number of owl species that call this state home. Let’s take a look at the various species of owls that you’re […]