Highlands County Audubon Society's Photo Gallery: Trip to Circle-B-Bar Nov. 20, 2025
YOU SHOULD HAVE GONE
This day was absolutely amazing. The weather was perfect. Low temperature in the morning (for Florida, that is), with warming temps as the day progressed. Best of all, there was little to no wind and tons of birds enjoying this near perfect day along with our group of twelve.
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This Great Egret was perched perfectly to view its surroundings and soak up the morning sun,
Photo by Dorothy Harris
This beautiful Barred Owl greeted Dorothy and her group as they entered Circle B Bar. What a great start to what turned out to be a fantastic birding day.
Photo by Dorothy Harris
This Blue-headed Vireo had everyone's attention at the start of the trail. It appears to be watching us as much as we are watching it.
Photo by Dorothy Harris
Who doesn't like to watch Belted Kingfishers? They sometimes pose for photos, and other times they take off flying, chattering as they go.
Photo by Dorothy Harris
This photo sure shows the Yellow-throated Warbler's signature marking.
Photo by Dorothy Harris
A Photo Gallery by Highlands County Audubon Society at Corkscrew Swamp Sancturary November 6, 2025
Ray & Kay Rongley, Sue Njus, Susan Volpitta, Ken & Jen, Peter Lewia & Marti Merrell, and Roberta had an interesting trip down to Corkscrew. We picked up a few species in transit but we mostly laughed & talked. At a bridge on Hwy 29 Ken & Jen were concerned about the traffic being so close. It was hard not to stop and go over to the bridge to see so many Black-crowned night Herons and such.
Here we are on the boardwalk minus Sue Njus who took the photo and Ray and Kay who haven't found us yet. Just look at this place. If you have not been to Corkscrew Swamp you must go. Seven-hundred-year-old cypress trees, ghost orchids, and plenty birds will be etched in your memory.
Sally Stein who has been with Audubon at Corkscrew for 25 years showed us this delicate Clamshell Orchid. Again, if you have not been here you must go. The other crowning event was when Peter spotted the Wilson's Warbler. Even Sally was thrilled to see it.
Highlands County Audubon Society's Photos Myakka River State Park Oct. 23 2025
Sue Njus, Susan Volpitta, Roberta Lake, Peter Lewia, and Martie Merrill rode down to Myakka River State Park with anticipation. As we approached, it was made clear that this summer's lack of rain was going to be a determining factor. Sue Njus was delighted to finally spot an enormous group of approximately 50 Roseate Spoonbills across the lake from the bird walk (which is still closed) Thank yo
50 + Roseate Spoonbills... groups like this all down the shoreline
It seems Roseate Spoonbills will pal comfortably with others. Seen here is a Glossy Ibis at the water's edge with two fine Spoonbills
Thee two beauties and the very well camouflaged Limpkin were spotted where the river comes into the lake.
Look closely and you will see two species wanting the same catch. The anhinga has it speared while the egret is being patient maybe hoping the fish will fall.
Great-blue Heron hunting at the water's edge
Highlands County Audubon Society's Trip to Highlands Hammock State Park October, 2025
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Highlands County Audubon Society's First Two Field Trips - NW Lake O and Scrub Pens Rd, Istokpoga Park, with Spring Lake STA - September, 2025
HCAS- Trip to Royce Unit WEA Lake Placid - Bluebird Trail (Click on photo for explanation)
Highlands County Audubon Society's Photo Gallery of 2025 trip to Ft. DeSoto
Nine people total traveled to the west coast of Florida to visit Ft. DeSoto. They walked 5 miles with 6.5 hours on the ground. 9AM to 3:30PM. Dorothy commented that they had to work hard for the 76 species because of the wind. A favorite spot on the islnd was the mulberry tree that attracted many birds when in fruit. Unfortunately the last hurricane decimated it. I say good job & a good count
8 members are intently looking toward the serf. Note the bridge on the horizon.
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Photos and accounts of birds to follow...
A Photo Gallery by Highlands County Audubon Society / Ft Desoto 2025
Highlands County Audubon Society's Photos of Three Trips: Celery Fields, Avon Park Air Force Range, & Green Cay/Wakodahatchee https://ebird.org/checkl
Highlands County Audubon Society Trip to Platt Branch 2025
It is always fun to visit Platt Branch. Steve Shattler the Lead Biologist and Manager of this large parcel not only knows it like the back of his hand but he is the perfect steward. Thank you for leading our group today.
A Three-Part Birding Experience. In Transit, At Cape Coral Pelican Sports Complex, and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Boardwalk in Lee County.
Thank you Dorothy Harris for keeping the species list and these amazing photos. Not a bad count for a rare cold Florida day. Our trip started out at 35 degrees and somewhat windy. That may be the reason only three of us went on this trip. We managed to have a wonderful day in spite of the weather. Dorothy Harris, Susan Volpitta, and I would do it again.
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In case you did not get a chance to attend see Roberta for a map and make the trip. It is worth it. Pelican Sports Complex, Cape Coral Fl.
Burrowing Owl standing a burrow mouth at Pelican Sports Complex Lee County, Cape Coral, Fl
Pair of Burrowing Owls, Pelican Sports Complex
Monk Parakeet, also know as the Monk Parrot or Quaker Parrot. Pelican Sports Complex
Dorothy, Roberta, and Susan at Six Mile Cypress Slough.
