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Birds of Florida

Photos taken from various locations in Florida. Additional photos will be added each week. Newest photos are now added to the beginning of the gallery.

Comments are welcomed.

Thanks for looking....Paul

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Snowy Egret 99.jpg	Wood Stork 1.jpg	Woodstork 2.jpg	Woodstork 3.jpg
Woodstork 4.jpg	Night Heron 8x6.jpg	White Ibis in flight 8x6.jpg	Great Horned Owl 1 8x6.jpg
Red Tail Hawk 8x6.jpg	Red Tail Hawk 2 8x6.jpg	Red Tail Hawk 3 8x6.jpg	Cardinal Male 2345 8x6.jpg
Osprey in flight 8x6.jpg	Osprey in flight1 8x6.jpg	Osprey in flight2 8x6.jpg	Osprey in flight3 8x6.jpg
Jumping Jacks 8x6.jpg	Osprey1 diving into water 8x6.jpg	Osprey2 now has the fish 8x6.jpg	Osprey3 grabbing fish 8x6.jpg
Osprey4 lifting out with fish 8x6.jpg	Osprey5is getting airborne with fish 8x6.jpg	Osprey6 getting more lift 8x6.jpg	Osprey7 with fish 8x6.jpg

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Joyce L Curtis		23-Jul-2017 13:39
I observe many birds on Lake Morton in Lakeland Fl. I saw many Wood Strokes and did not know what kind of bird they were. Lakeland also is the home of Queen Elizabeth's beautiful descendants of the Black Swans. Thank for your beautiful photos. If you see a Black Indigo Snake indigenous of Florida please photograph it, they are beautiful. I've observed two since 2000 when I moved here.

Guest		07-May-2017 22:44
Very impressive. Thanks for all your work!

sooz		06-May-2017 15:23
Which sparrow has a song that sounds like chickory chickory chickory chee

Guest		01-May-2017 01:57
Fabulous collection of photos. Thanks for posting!

alice		22-Feb-2017 20:57
i just took a picture of a bird in my waterway Spring Hill Fl . Bottom was Black or dark brown . Neck and head was tan, had a diffinate line between colors. I have a cell phone photo but i can't blow it up as to get a good picture. I see no pictures in here. I can send it to you I think. A P

Jeanne Wirsbinski		07-Feb-2017 21:28
I need to edit my comment as it was autocorrected. It was a Woodstork! Such a large and beautiful bird. Thank you again! We were in Celebration, Florida.

Jeanne Wirsbinski		07-Feb-2017 21:25
Thank you for your wonderful informative website. We visited Celebration and saw a multitude of birds and other creatures. I used your info to identify a Woodstock. Got two pictures to help. Thank you!

ron simunic		08-Jan-2017 21:37
Just returned from the Keys. Saw flickers of birds to quick to identify or too far away without proper equipment. But while walking to my favorite Starbucks on successive a.m.'s at mile marker 101 a saw a flock (13) of robin size but starling acting birds. They exhibited whit spots on wings and matching white spots (tail feathers)on tails. Much smaller when scavenging the parking lot than in flight. Short pecking beaks and pretty much black in body color. Spent lots of time on wires looking at paved parking lots, I assume for food. Any ideas, thanks Ron S.

Guest		23-Dec-2016 22:42
I saw a flock of 75 plus birds this am at my water fountain they were the shape and color of a dove the bluegrey color with a black face a white circle around there eye and a yellow line across the end of there feathers, with a rust color belly, the stayed in the air while waiting for room at the water fountain, Can any one tell me what they were.

Chato		13-Oct-2016 02:16
One of my kid drew 3 bird for the school license plate contest and the use you wonderful pic as reference. She did a great job with a little help from dad. LoL. The contest make every parent pay $20 to enter, the if the plate is picked the child gets $50.00 and the plate goes on sale at the registration office.

Dante Dancel		10-Oct-2016 02:31
Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos of Florida birds,I've learned a lot and identified some of the birds that I photographed.Great works, waiting to see more of your shots.

Joshua M Hull		25-Feb-2016 16:16
Thank you for all the beautiful photographs. I work for a tree service and I'm always on the lookout for avians. I see the majestic beauty in them all.

GV		13-Feb-2016 15:46
Thank you so much! This is wonderfully done, handy, and photos help me identify new bird friends.

Th sunil		06-Jan-2016 09:32
Sir I have seen big white bird flying in the sky at morning before Sun rise At 4.30. On the day of manipur earthquake I just run outside n see in northern side. This thing was seen by me and my brother but still I dint understand. Will u plize suggests me.

GB		15-Dec-2015 04:10
Awesome gallery thank you

Lynne S		29-Sep-2015 16:04
Thank you for a beautiful gallery of pictures! I enjoyed them immensely as I love to watch the birds when I take my grandsons to and from school. I am concerned over the birds that are missing from my yard. We used to have a lot of Blue Jays and Mocking Birds. I know my Meadow Larks disappeared because of the new homes being built. I have little cardinals that I thought should be larger than they are. Is this a different species of Cardinal? My Humming Birds are not around either. We have another small bird that I don't recognize and I was hoping to find its picture on your pages. They are sweet little birds that play around my carport. They spend their time in my Ligustrum bush and my Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

Karen R.		11-Jun-2015 23:58
Good evening, we are new to Florida and have put up some feeders in our yard with great attendance by neighboring birds. We have cardinals, blue jays, many mourning doves, and all have brought the new babies to share with. Well, for the last 2-3 weeks, we have had these little gray birds, about the size of a young blue jay. But they have no adult with them. They are all gray, but one of two have some red on their crowns. I believe they are songbirds, because I see them go up to the above head wires and sing for a bit after eating. I couldn't find a picture of them on your sight and they don't stay still long enough to grad a picture. Do you have an idea of what they might be?

www139		21-Mar-2015 22:59
Dear Paul, My friends and I are creating a new application for identifying birds. We were wondering if we could use your photos in our app. We can't yet make a commitment to pay you, since the money we would pay you with would come from our app. Thank you. To reply to this message, please send an email to whichbirddevelopment@gmail.com

Kathryn		30-Jan-2015 00:01
We are visiting from Canada in Ft. Myers Beach right now and are so very happy to have found your pages. We are continuing on to the Everglades and Key Largo. We will be using the pages each day. Many thanks for your superb photographs.

Bill		23-Jan-2015 23:58
Excellent photography. You have honed our craft well. I spotted 4 parrots in a palm tree just off the canal at my home in Ft. Lauderdale. The body is green, the heads have a dusky blue-gray cap and there breasts are green. They have yellow beaks with white around there eyes. I'd love to know what they are. Thanks again for sharing such beautiful work..you inspire me to get out more.

Johanna		01-Jun-2014 12:59
Nice pictures. Is it free to jus these pictures for my own webpage? or must I pay for it.

Lana		12-May-2014 14:49
Nice pictures. I am trying to identify a flock of birds that came to our pond recently. They are black with orange beaks and feet, swim in pairs in the water (probably mating) and look something like Daffy Duck! At night they are very loud for several hours. Do you happen to know what these are?

captain jason		18-Apr-2014 11:36
my neighbor has a pair of birds nesting in his house here in fort lauderdale there building there nest in a whole in the wall there black with yellow beaks and the have many different songs they sing any clue been here 18 years never seen one before

Linda C		30-Mar-2014 23:25
I have a beautiful bird that has been visiting my feeder for the last couple of years. It has a bluish purple head and body and the chest is a bright red. The female is more gray with yellow green throughout. They are beautiful and I would really like to know what they are. I live in Southwest Florida.

Regina H Bennett		19-Mar-2014 19:26
I have multi colored bird visiting one of my feeders. It has a blue head, red breast and underbody,irrescedent green shoulders and down the back. Ir is smaller than a cardinal. Any idea what it may be?

Nancy L.		13-Feb-2014 16:48
Here's a GHO cam in Oklahoma with 3 eggs, one has a pip today, 2/13/14! Mr. and Mrs. Tiger have been having babies in a planter box outside a little girl's bedroom window for the last 5 years. Go to UStream dot tv and search okcowlcam. It's fantastic!

Nancy L.		13-Feb-2014 16:37
Great photos! 12-year Englewood resident. My husband and I I love it here. I noticed your photos of the great horned owl babies. I'd read about it in the paper last year, about how people watched the little baby owlets grow and fledge. I learned about it too late! Can you describe how to visit her nest please? This is the only place I've found to ask. I'm a fan of some bird cams and would love to see the family that's in my own back yard! Thanks so much! Nancy :)

Guest		04-Nov-2013 21:56
I am from UK and this September visited South Beach, Miami. There were some very funny birds on the beach, standing in a group. They had long black and red beaks, short red legs, black cap, black upper wings and white chest and underneath. Do you know what they might have been? Many thanks, Jenny

Brenda		02-Nov-2013 14:05
Spotted a Black Swan this morning in Delray Beach and got some amazing pictures. Please email me if you'd like copies. It is a beautiful bird.

Becky		12-Oct-2013 19:16
Amazing pictures! So helpful to me in identification of the birds I have seen. Keep up the great work and thanks!!!

Guest		03-Oct-2013 21:30
Thanks Paul, the different angles on the birds was very helpful with my painting of a great blue heron. Ummm keep up the good work? ( God why do I have to be so awkward about everything)

nena		23-Sep-2013 17:08
You are awesome. I am new to bird-watching and these photos show me so much about these birds. Thank for sharing!

Lisa Burns		28-Aug-2013 18:22
I love birds. I enjoyed the tour and your wonderful collection. One of the best I've seen. Thank you so much for sharing. Lisa Burns

Guest		11-Jul-2013 18:06
Great pix! Tip[ of the cap.

daphne		11-Jun-2013 23:24
I was at a park North of Tampa and saw a large white bird with black markings, thought it might be a wood stork, but the head is smooth. Cant seem to figure it out, and my kids are curious. Wish I could send you the pic for your input, as you seem to know alot about the area birds.

Guest		16-May-2013 19:25
You have terrific collection here. I had a Swallow tailed Kite fly over my head yesterday. I just kept on catching updrafts and floating above me. I live north of Tampa. I see a large variety of birds even in my backyard backed up to a wetland.

Ali Majdfar		03-Feb-2013 21:32
Stunning captures! ~V

deb edge		12-Jan-2013 17:46
WOW! What a treat looking at your photos! i can't imagine one person having seen SO MANY different birds! We recently moved to Florida, and i THOUGHT we had seen a large number of birds. However, after perusing your beautiful shots, i see we have only begun to "see"! (-8 Thanks so much for sharing your awesome photos! (-*

bj canerday		15-Oct-2012 12:24
I love your photos! Especially that one of the Teradactyl that you slipped in. Has National Geographic contacted you yet? and the one of Erin. . .and the one of the 'night heron prancing.' You're just GOOD! bj (I'm just a lowly guest but I'll be back!)

bob		19-Sep-2012 19:55
Wish I wuz there

Diana		12-Sep-2012 02:40
WOW! I'm in awe!

Paul		05-Aug-2012 14:07
Great photos....I live on 5 acres and have 1/3 acre spring pond with feeders all around and a thousand fish..large mouth,blue gill, cat fish and lots of turtles. I have had owls, otters, wood ducks.....but my regulars are red tail hawks, blue birds, cardinals and spoonbills. If you ever need some great photo's I have many and would like to share more. send me email

Guest		28-Jun-2012 00:38
What a great website. I had our first pileated woodpecker and was not sure what it was. We have a red-bellied one, but the pileated was much bigger, surprised us! Thank you and keep up the great work!

Guest		28-Jun-2012 00:38
What a great website. I had our first pileated woodpecker and was not sure what it was. We have a red-bellied one, but the pileated was much bigger, surprised us! Thank you and keep up the great work!

Guest		22-Jun-2012 00:31
Golfing at Stewart FL today 3 of us saw 2 bright ,light green birds about mocking bird size or larger. Any ideas?

Sherrie		14-Jun-2012 14:24
I had 3 tiny babies in a hanging pot on my patio, Parents were very small and rust color. I see no way any thing could invade their nest. It hung from the ceiling. They built a top nest on it and used the bottom dirt left in the hanging plant as the foundation. I went away for a short while and last evening, checked the nest,empty! A puzzle to us all and quite a shock. Please tell us what you think could have happened,and also the type of little bird it was.. Thank you for all the beautiful pictures. Sherrie

HANNAH		05-Jun-2012 18:19
THEY ARE ALL AMAZING BEAUTIFUL BIRDS

deborah fryers		26-May-2012 20:44
I am collecting my own gallery of bird of southwest florida your site is the best I found so far that I can identify my birds thanks for the great picks dfryers

Beverly w.		20-May-2012 01:36
Beautiful pictures. Today, I saw a very large greenish bird that walked across the road in front of my car. It was near Gainesville, FL .It was larger than a turkey and very pretty. Could it have been a peacock?

Guest		25-Apr-2012 22:47
Jan, I saw the same thing here in Bradenton, fl. and was wondering what it was. any one know?

lars		25-Apr-2012 16:53
Images 1020-1021 appear to be the Roseate Spoonbill

Guest		24-Apr-2012 14:17
Jan I saw the bird you were talking about and was looking to find out what it was also.

jan		23-Apr-2012 22:27
Richard I never have looked for bird pictures online but yesterday on our feeder I saw such an interesting bird I decided to look up pictures in effort to identify it...that is so funny I saw your comment after the first page of pics. The bird I saw was plump ,woodpecker coloring ..black and white with a red bib or throat area if i'm saying that right. .its tail feathers were mainly black with white mixed in but it's body shape was plump, Robin-like not woodpecker shape. let me know if u identify it.JAN

Richard		23-Apr-2012 12:56
I live in Middleburg Fl. and this morning I saw on my feeder a woodpecker colored bird but instead of a red head it had a red bib. I thought it might be a female type woodpecker but have been unable to find it in pictures. Does anyone know?

Guest		16-Apr-2012 23:07
Just saw a tiny, finch-like bird (brown back with a quite fiery-orange breast eating seeds at my feeder. He was too fast for more detail. Any ideas as to what my visitor might be? I live in South Florida.

Guest		03-Apr-2012 04:25
Lovely photos.

P j		24-Mar-2012 20:37
Wondering if you can answer what bird this was. It was white bigger than a crow with an orange bit on top of head and down its wings an orange bit. Cannot see it in your photos.

P j		24-Mar-2012 20:37
Wondering if you can answer what bird this was. It was white bigger than a crow with an orange bit on top of head and down its wings an orange bit. Cannot see it in your photos.

Cynthia		17-Mar-2012 16:48
I am a keen birder, visiting from England. I was out this morning with my binoculars and Field Guide. But one bird I couldn't identify, but I have found it in your gallery. Thanks. Great photos.

Guest		02-Mar-2012 19:31
Live in the woods beside a creek in Riverview. Lots of birds! One showed up this morning that I can't ID. Very small like a wabler, light beige on top, black eyes, beige/a little orange beak....beautiful blue bluff chest, bottom of the wings blue while it's eating on the platform feeder....end of tail feathers maybe black. Any thoughts? Your pictures are simply amazing. Took some pictures of the little fellow, but they aren't very good, much less the quality of yours....but I do have a friend I'll see Sunday who is a long time birder. Maybe he can shed some light.....:). Keep up the good work. Alan

v4victory		15-Feb-2012 21:24
Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing! My Husband & I enjoy watching birds in FL too! My husband saw a Cara Cara today! Have you ever spotted a Kestrel? They are pretty common in our area. (falcon family) Beautiful bird. was looking for a picture here!! What about Quail or Bobwhite? We used to see Quail frequently years ago... haven't seen one in a very long time. Guess they were pushed out of their habitat by all the building. Anyway, thanks again for sharing your gallery!!

Bob Pelkey		13-Feb-2012 04:02
I'm not sure I would sacrifice shutter speed for a few extra stops of aperture. It's occasionally a difficult decision to make even with a lot of light. Consider manual focus which I expect to be utilizing more when necessary. Enjoyed the tour.

Jeff in Sarasota		06-Feb-2012 11:11
Paul, thanks for a fantastic collection of Florida birds! I needed to identify a bird that I saw in my backyard today, and I found its' picture right here! A red-shouldered hawk. Thanks, again!

Guest		05-Feb-2012 20:50
Thank you! What a wonderful collection of photos Im here for the winter and just started taking pictures of birds, they do pose for you downhere its so funny!! You have no pictures of peacocks, I have one but no plum Do you have any??

Rosemarie		05-Feb-2012 17:57
WOW, what a collection. You've captured their beauty and gracefulness - can't ask for more than that. Good luck with that presidential bid.....LOL

Phil Brandt		05-Jan-2012 20:41
What a wonderful and difficult undertaking. Thank you for sharing so much work. I hope it was fun for you as you went along. Phil Brandt

Guest		08-Dec-2011 14:31
Thank you for sharing your photos! Beautiful birds!

Guest		02-Dec-2011 01:01
I enjoyed the photos. Thanks much for sharing your work.

guest		12-Nov-2011 00:10
Beautiful photos . Though disappointed the birds names are not completely filled in . Thanks for sharing

Bri		05-Nov-2011 22:09
awesome pix!Your captions are super. Thankyou.looking for the name of a bird in my area. still no luck.

Guest		02-Nov-2011 19:47
Thanks ever so much for sharing your fantastic photos!!!

Guest		06-Oct-2011 00:45
Beautiful photos of the Sandhill bird and the others. you sure do an excellent job on the camera. Thanks for sharing

Guest		05-Sep-2011 01:57
Thank you for your beautiful pictures. I live in North Miami and I saw a small brown bird with yellow legs, brown body and a bright yellow round patch on his head. could you help me identify it?

Guest		02-Sep-2011 23:11
This is one of the best photo galleries I have seen. Wonderful pictures, so glad you are sharing them!!!

Guest		30-Jul-2011 03:00
L♥ve your photographs, Paul. Thank you for sharing these stunning pictures with us.

Guest		30-Jul-2011 02:56
L♥ve your photographs, Paul. Thank you for sharing these stunning pictures with us.

sara_b		16-Jul-2011 23:15
Your photos are just gorgeous. I am new to bird watching and am just starting to take pictures with a camera that is not great, but I am enjoying it so much. I live minutes from two docks on St. Johns in Jacksonville and each time I go I see a new beautiful creature. My favorite and most dependable is an anhinga that is always in the same area either spread-winged or fishing! I believe it's a female. There is one bird I can't seem to identify and can't get a picture either (he flies too fast). They are pure black, about the size of a small heron, and I've never seen them still. Always flying. The mouth is partly open and it's not low over the water but not very high either. A loon? A cormorant? I've never seen pictures of loons or cormorants that are pitch black, however, so I'm unsure. Maybe you can help. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world. These pictures are an inspiration!

Guest		14-Jul-2011 16:41
At my bird feeder I have small birds with red on top of the head and a red chest. Can you help me, thanks.

Guest		14-Jul-2011 16:38
At my bird feeder I have small birds with red on top of the head and a red chest. Can you help me, thanks.

Guest		10-Jul-2011 12:20
My husband saw a brilliant red bird with grey head on our bird feeder yesterday. I haven't been able to identify the bird. It is smaller than a dove and larger than a cardinal. It didn't stick around long enough for a photo. Anyone know what bird this is?

Guest		05-Jul-2011 01:52
answering my own question--apparently known as a black skimmer tern...

Joe		01-Jul-2011 02:36
last couple of days in Naples at the beach have seen a black bird (? tern) with white underwings, a red slash across its face, skimming along the water close to shore with its lower bill skimming now and again in the water. Anybody know what this is? thanks! Joe

Guest		06-Jun-2011 16:42
We have just returned to UK after our vacation in Florida and saw what was probably the same birds. We think they may have been Swallow-tailed Kites.

Guest		23-May-2011 21:03
This is a great site with tremendous photos. I am attempting to identify a bird that was flying in my community yesterday. It was large, about the size of an osprey, white underbelly, black head and a large split tail. It was causing a commotion with one of the local jays. I have not seen a picture of it on these pages.

Barry Buchanan, Jacksonville		22-Apr-2011 09:01
Just delightful! When a photo can quicken one's pulse, it has done its job. Great work. I paint as well as dabble in photography...I so appreciate your patience, love of nature, and talent! Barry Buchanan, Jacksonville

Guest		19-Apr-2011 17:25
I saw that bird in taylor and dixie county last weekend...The tail is a rounded V shape and it's black. The outter edges of the wings are black also. i would love to know it's name

Ron Hausman		01-Apr-2011 22:57
We spotted a white bird with some black in its tail. It was the size and shape of a robin, only white. It was seen in a wooded area, here in Tampa Bay Florida. We have no clue as to its species. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Ron H.

debbie		21-Mar-2011 00:04
Love the pictures, I would love to do a painting of one of these if it is ok with you?

P. Spencer		10-Mar-2011 16:54
I was able to identify all but one bird. Best site ever. Thanks. Peg from Phoenix

Mike & Terry Gipson		10-Mar-2011 02:02
Great pictures! We love bird watching in Florida. On this trip we've seen the swallow tail kite and the yellow crowned night heron. Never seen those before. Thanks for sharing all your hard work.

Guest		05-Mar-2011 23:16
that's an excellent collection of photos, thanks

Guest		05-Mar-2011 22:38
WHAT A GREAT WEBSITE FOR IDENTIFYING BIRDS. I'M NEW TO BIRD WATCHING AND YOU HAVE BEEN SO HELPFUL. THANK YOU !!!!!!

Penny		23-Feb-2011 01:41
I have a photo of a bird from Daytona Beach. It looks like a brown and white seagull type bird, but it has a long dark bill with orange around the part closest to its head. Almost toucan-like. It was hanging out with the other seagulls on the beach. I havent been able to find any pictures like it. Would you know what type of bird this is?

Guest		09-Feb-2011 14:25
Just moved to Florida - thank you for the beautiful photos!

Guest		08-Feb-2011 19:00
these picyures are beautiful i was looking because im moving to fl and wanted to know if you have alot of same birds there we do in nh i love watching them from my feeders i love chickadees and tufted titmouse

Mary Bexfield		15-Jan-2011 18:29
Dear Paul: Your pictures are magnificent! I live in NE Palm Bay, FL, along the Inidan River. I do my amateur bird/butterfly watching and try to plant natives and to attract birds to my backyard. However, I was just wondering if you knew or could find out it bluebirds every stop in my area? I have never seen one. I just started putting out live mealworms and am waiting to see if any pass through. I live about an hour and one-half south of Orlando? I know you are busy, but I would really like to know if I might see one someday (or a tufted titmouse for that matter). Thanks, Mary

Guest		02-Nov-2010 09:43
Muchas Gracias, These pictures are beautiful but how not Birds are so magical and soothing.

Guest		03-Sep-2010 15:53
Reply to LFox......In Audubon's Field Guide to Birds, there is a similiar bird ( if the green is a brownish green) It might be what u r looking to identify: Veery Catharus fuscesens is described as 6 1/2 to 7 1/4 " so may be too large.

LFox, Ft Laud		01-Sep-2010 16:47
GREAT photos, thanks for sharing. I was trying to find a photo of a bird I saw for the first time today - a tiny little bird, about the size of a wren, but long legged, and green with a white and brown spotted throat. He walked a little like a sandpiper or wading bird, but he was so tiny. Can anyone identify it? THANKS, and thanks again for the great photos.

ED		24-Aug-2010 22:35
THANKS FOR THE GREAT PICS NOW I KNOW WHO IS VISITING MY FEEDER

Jinny		12-Jul-2010 17:24
Thanks so much!This is so helpful to identify a bird that you've seen...Love it!!!!!!!!!!

Lyndah		03-Jul-2010 17:28
Loved looking at the birds of Florida. I live in an area where many of the birds shown here live. It is exciting to see them and note their beauty. Thanks for sharing with us!

Chelsie Soult		18-Jun-2010 01:14
I took a picture of a bird that looks sort of like a florida swan but I don't think it is one. I need help identifing it.

Patty Plaza		13-Jun-2010 07:39
There is a wetland protected area behind our backyard, I see a white bird, with some black and a "V-like" tail flying by everyday. It flies quite low sometimes, so I can see the beak and it looks like a hawk's. This bird is absolutely beatiful and I would like to know if you know the name of it. You're website is absolutely amazing!!

Rachel		11-Jun-2010 16:54
We have a family of nesting bird in our back yard. I am a bird watcher and had not seen this breed before. Thanks to your sight I now know that they are Great Crested Flycatchers. They are active birds and fun to watch. Thank you, from Englewood, Florida

Guest		22-May-2010 16:52
This is really great. When I forget the name of a bird I can look it up.

Stephanie		08-May-2010 20:26
Love the Teradactyl.

Sandra		28-Apr-2010 19:15
what is it? We were on the Withlacahoochie River and saw a very large, very graceful bird flying overhead. It had a tail like a barn swallow, but way bigger. Couldn't find a pix on your site. LOVE YOUR SITE

Rob Roberson		18-Apr-2010 15:21
A new visitor to our backyard. About the size of a small cardinal. Blue head, red underside, yellow shoulders/back, fluorescent green on the wings. Very pretty. I have pictures. Do you know what it is? Thanks

John		13-Apr-2010 22:45
Hi there -- Rick, the coloration of the birds you describe is that of Eastern bluebirds; however, though small, they are somewhat larger than sparrows. Smaller than cardinals, though.

Jim Good		17-Jan-2010 23:14
This is a great site and a wonderful resource.I have a photo taken at dusk near Lake Alice on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. The bird is in a tree at lakeshore and has a black body and a larger medium brown head. There is a white spot on a folded wing. The picture was taken by zoom at a distance of about 100 yards and before I could get other shots he was gone. I didn't get to see him fly. It is nothing like any bird shown on this site. I would be pleased to send you the photo so you might identify it.

janette		31-Dec-2009 11:31
I came to SW Florida 4 months ago, but just went to the beach for the first time a few days ago. Fell in love with some of the birds there and trying to identify them. Hopefully everyone on here is a bird lover and I will hear no more comments about feeding them alka seltzer, etc. They were all on the beach. One I think i have identified as a striped bill gull... another looked like a classic sea gull. Then there were these small birds that were right at the waters edge, poking in the sand. Can anyone help me with identifying them?

rick		30-Oct-2009 13:45
I have seen a ccouple of birds hangin around lately, that i have never seen before.I'm wondering what they are....they are sparrow sized....with the most beautiful...blue-purple-ish colored backs...and a chestnut brown colored underbelly....I've only seen 2 of them(always together)....and no others....can anyone name these beauties? Thx Rick

Phil		30-Sep-2009 22:21
What is the sparrow size bird in South Florida in October that flits around like a sparrow or finch, is orange and black and looks a lot like a miniature baltimore oriole? Phil

angy		03-Sep-2009 15:55
the birds with the split tails that are mostly white are possibly swallow tail kites

Joanne		28-Jun-2009 20:46
We too have seen these birds with the vee tail....they are white bellies, white heads...very distinct vee tail...they glide. Please if anyone knows what they are, we are so curious. thanks

Billie Gillespie		20-Jun-2009 12:55
Your pictures are great. I am trying to identify a bird that flies over my house in Beverly Hills, FL..his tail is split and he is mostly white. We also have a very small very blue bird that I cannot ID...

Drew		03-May-2009 16:49
Audra, they are Eastern Bluebirds

Guest		02-May-2009 22:07
Great Website -

Audra		01-May-2009 23:47
does anyone know what kind of bird has a blue back and a red-orange belly?

Janet		24-Apr-2009 11:42
Your pictures are beautiful and a great help in identifying the birds that I have photographed. Thank you.

Dana		23-Apr-2009 14:15
Tammi, I saw a bird like that too just last week and I was on here to find out what it was and saw your comment. If you've found out since, will you post it please?

tammie		18-Apr-2009 19:28
saw a bird about the size of a hawk,it was black and white,yet its tail feathers were like a big v, anyone tell me what it is?

Jeri Nielsen		11-Apr-2009 00:54
I am wondering what these birds are that are nesting in the citrus trees in my back yard. They look a little like some of the pictures I've seen on another website that are described as a female redwing blackbird. However, it's hard to tell because they look a little different from those pictures. This bird is somewhat larger than the small songbirds, about the size of a blue jay. They have a reddish brown back, some stripey markings on the wings when not in flight, and a very mottled almost stripey effect on the underside in white, black and brown. If anyone knows what kind of bird this is I would be glad to know, just curious you know.

Mike		07-Apr-2009 20:50
This is the best website for Florida Birds... keep it up.. will re-visit as I see different birds.. thanks

Wayne		22-Feb-2009 14:04
Thanks for sharing. Excellent phot0s and a joy to look at.

Lynne		08-Jun-2008 19:39
Spectacular! Beautiful and breathtaking photography. Excellent job. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Lynne		08-Jun-2008 19:39
Spectacular! Beautiful and breathtaking photography. Excellent job. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Debbie Cavender		21-May-2008 23:48
WOW!!! THANKS SO MUCH!! WONDERFUL! BEAUTIFUL!!

Laurie		17-Apr-2008 19:43
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with the rest of us. Keep up the great job, and looking forward to seeing many more.

GUEST		02-Apr-2008 20:22
YOU HAVE SOME REALLY GREAT PHOTOS. I HAVE 2 PAINTED BUNTINGS THAT COME TO MY FEEDER EVERYDAY. I HAVE A NEW BIRD THAT HAS BEEN HERE 2 TIMES TODAY . ABOUT THE SIZE OF A CARINAL AND ITS MOST YELLOW. CAN YOU HELP ME TO FIND OUT WHAT HE IS. HE LOOKS LIKE A SMALL EVENING GROSBEAK BUT NOT BLACK , LIGHT BROWN.

Guest		18-Feb-2008 23:19
You really captured the spirit of the osprey in your picture entitled "Osprey in for the kill". We have osprey's here on Lake Anna and that is exactly how they look!

Jim Nasium		08-Dec-2006 19:12
Where can we find the ladybird page?

Raul Quinones		07-Aug-2006 05:34
Excellent gallery. I will definetly be back often.

Guest		22-Jul-2006 19:55
Thank you for all the wonderfull pictures that you share with us. claudia

Guest		26-May-2006 01:08
very nice and INFORMATIVE!. Thanks .

Gerard Koehl		25-Apr-2006 19:08
Je suis impressionné par votre galerie. Elle est très varié par les différentes espèces et d'une grande qualité photographique.

Edwin Leemans		25-Apr-2006 16:14
Thanks for visiting my pages.Great gallery with a very nice collection of images.

lana		20-Apr-2006 15:45
This is one of the best websites for viewing birds. Thank you for sharing your phots with us!

Al Andersen		19-Apr-2006 14:56
A superb gallery, Paul. It was a real treat to view at all your excellent photos.

RITA		19-Mar-2006 14:28
MY HUSBAND AND I LIVE IN DUNEDIN FLORIDA. AT NIGHT WE HEAR A BIRD MAKING A SOUND THAT ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE THE WOODPECKER. HOWEVER,IT IS MUCH SOFTER. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT COULD BE? I GUESS THEIR ARE SO MANY BIRDS, ITS DIFFICULT TO TELL. WE LOVE THE DIFFERENT BIRDS AND YOUR SITE IS BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU! RITA MCCURDY-LADYB43466@AOL.COM

Guest		05-Mar-2006 11:04
Clyde Fabretti Very nice job... An amazing body of work, well presented. Thanks for the images Best wishes...

Guest		05-Mar-2006 05:01
Wonderful gallery. Thanks for sharing.

Ashley Hockenberry		21-Dec-2005 02:17
STUPENDOUS ! ! !

Nairn Martin		11-Dec-2005 17:51
Great photos Paul, hope that the owl at Honeymoon Island on Saturday came out well!

Guest		02-Dec-2005 23:30
paul,thepictures are real pretty, you are a good photographer.I` really like the eagles and your cardinals of course i am your mother

Bob Moul		02-Dec-2005 02:18
Great gallery, Paul. Brought back memories of my visit to FL in '04. Now know I will have to return one day soon. :)

Dominick Martino		28-Nov-2005 06:15
Paul, Great Eagle shots, especially the Eagle losing the fish. See you again on your next visit to the area.

r_paul		14-Aug-2005 22:36
Paula, I am glad you visited my gallery. I haven't been able to get out much this summer but look forward to the fall when I will be able to add new photos weekly. BTW...The Great Crested Flycatcher shots were taken in Safety Harbor. Paul

Paula LeBlanc		14-Aug-2005 16:17
Thank you so much for your beautiful photos. I am from Central Florida myself and you have helped me name some of my own photos. The Great Crested Flycatcher, was that taken at Coquina Key Arms in St. Petersburg? Just beautiful photos. It was a pleasure to view them. Thank you!

Dan		19-Apr-2005 11:28
Very nice collection of images. I enjoyed my visit.

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		19-Apr-2005 00:01
Great gallery, a lot of beautiful pictures.

Frank Kocsis Jr.		14-Feb-2005 13:09
Morning, I like the Barred Owl shots. You're correct same pelican. My Honeymoon owl shots look the same too! Have fun Frank

Frank Kocsis Jr.		08-Feb-2005 01:34
Hey Paul, Nice limpkin shots... I see the new toy has arrived! Congratulations and have fun with it. Frank

Kerry & Nancy		04-Feb-2005 11:32
Paul, Where did you take the pictures of the Osprey with the fish? That is great. Of course all your pics are great. We check in often. Nancy B.

Linda S		02-Feb-2005 14:16
Wonderful pictures.

Frank Kocsis Jr.		18-Jan-2005 02:20
Hey Paul, Let me guess you hiked Honeymoon finally! Nice shot of the owl on nest! Best wishes, Frank

Frank Kocsis Jr.		09-Jan-2005 11:40
Hey Paul, Thanks for visiting my pages... Did you get any shots of the reddish egret fly-over? I surprized myself when I looked at the photos there he was. Best wishes and keep up the great shots. Frank Kocsis - digital_neophyte@pbase.com

dick lee		08-Jan-2005 17:44
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Jim		26-Dec-2004 04:35
Great bird photos.

Pende		17-Dec-2004 18:22
Good job with the pictures. Bobbi and I enjoy them throughly.

r_paul		16-Dec-2004 04:01
Thanks John! I've been real happy with the 300mm. Works great with the Canon 1.4 telecoverter also.

John B		16-Dec-2004 03:40
Your photos are wonderful!! Will I need to buy that IS 300mm lens to get this type of result from my Rebel?

Guest		16-Dec-2004 01:54
Beautiful pix! Gosh, I love those female cardinals.

Kerry		15-Dec-2004 22:59
Paul: They are really great. Kerry

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