Amidst the sun-drenched sands and whispering palmettos of Florida’s scrublands, there exists a creature of extraordinary charisma and ecological significance—the Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens). As the state’s only endemic bird species, the Scrub Jay’s story is one of adaptation, resilience, and the delicate balance of nature. Join me on a journey through the scrublands, […]
Birds
- Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)
- Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
- Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor)
- Great Egret (Ardea alba)
- Royal Terns (Thalasseus maximus)
- Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
- Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
- Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)
- Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)
- Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)
- Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
- Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major)
- Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
- Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
- American Goldfinch
- American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
- Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)
- Black-bellied whistling duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis)
- Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
- American Coot (Fulica americana)
- American white ibis (Eudocimus albus)
- Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)
- American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
- Painted bunting (Passerina ciris)
- Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
- Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus)
- Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
- Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
- Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
- Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
- Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
- Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis)
- Barred Owl (Strix varia)
- Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)
- Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
- Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
- Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
- Willet (Tringa semipalmata)
- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
- Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
- Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)
- Red Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
- Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)
- Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
- American Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus)
- Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum)
- Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
Red Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
Seeing a Red-shouldered Hawk is a striking experience, especially given their bold markings and vocal nature. Depending on whether you are looking at this through the lens of biology or symbolism, there are a few ways to interpret the sighting. Behavior and Ecology In the wild, seeing one of these hawks usually signals something specific […]
Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)
Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
There’s a certain allure to the often-overlooked creatures that play vital roles in our ecosystems. Among these unsung heroes is the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus), a bird that, despite its ominous appearance and somewhat macabre reputation, is an essential player in Florida’s natural world. Join me as we explore the fascinating life of the Black […]
