Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Jul 18, 2017 10:06:55 #
This location is one of the best in Florida for viewing wildlife, whether by riding the 11 mile drive in your car or from one of its walking paths. Also, it is not far from Orlando so visitors to the theme parks can also explore some nature. It's free, which is nice.
These photos were taken July 8 during a visit curtailed by very heavy thunderstorms. At this time, Swallow-tailed Kites are migrating though in massive numbers.
I hope that you will enjoy these photos and visit when you can. The link below will provide more information and maps.
http://www.sjrwmd.com/recreationguide/lakeapopka/
These photos were taken July 8 during a visit curtailed by very heavy thunderstorms. At this time, Swallow-tailed Kites are migrating though in massive numbers.
I hope that you will enjoy these photos and visit when you can. The link below will provide more information and maps.
http://www.sjrwmd.com/recreationguide/lakeapopka/
Brown-headed Cowbirds
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Red Winged Blackbird - Male
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Red-Winged Blackbird - Female
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Boat-tailed Grackle - Female
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Common Gallinules
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Purple Gallinule
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Osprey (Fish Hawk) w/ fish
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Barn Swallows
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Swallow-tailed Kite
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Swallow-tailed Kite
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photophile wrote:
Fine variety Madman.
Thank you for looking in and taking the time to comment. There are 367 species known to make the lake home, I didn't see but a tiny percentage of those. I did omit the common herons and egrets that we get to see every day.
Jul 18, 2017 14:52:17 #
Enjoyed them very much Larry love the variety. Excellent captures. Will put it on my list to visit in November! 
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Jul 18, 2017 16:48:12 #
Sylvias wrote:
Enjoyed them very much Larry love the variety. Excellent captures. Will put it on my list to visit in November!
Thank you Sylvia. Glad that you enjoyed my photos.
You will love this place for sure.
See you in November!
Jul 18, 2017 16:49:36 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set Larry.
Thank you Jim. Glad that you liked my photos.
Jul 18, 2017 16:51:14 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Wow! What an impressive variety! Beautiful shots!!
Thank you very much Dixiegirl. Very glad that you looked in and liked my photos. I appreciate your most kind comments.
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