An Amazing Place to Photograph Birds near Orlando
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

An Amazing Place to Photograph Birds near Orlando

Located halfway between Orlando and Tampa, and less than an hour’s drive from both TPA and MCO, Circle B Bar Reserve is unquestionably one of the best places to photograph birds in Florida. Situated on the northwest shore of Lake Hancock, the former cattle ranch…

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Another Lifer at Gulf State Park, Lake Shelby
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

Another Lifer at Gulf State Park, Lake Shelby

On Christmas day someone reported 600 American Coot at Lake Shelby, a part of the Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Well, 600 coots sounds pretty fun so the following morning I made my way to the lake.

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Vermilion Flycatcher
Jonathan Hoiles Jonathan Hoiles

Vermilion Flycatcher

When visiting an area I often check eBird to see if there are any interesting birds recently seen. Such was the case while visiting family on the Alabama Gulf Coast. A Vermilion Flycatcher was seen…

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