Early spring at Circle B ☀️

June 26, 2026 · by Birder's Journey | in Birds, Florida, Marsh/Wetlands, Nature, photography, wildlife | tagged American Alligator, Anhinga, Bald Eagle, Birds, Boat-tailed Grackle, Circle B Bar Ranch Reserve, Gray Catbird, Great Blue Heron, Marsh, Nature, photography, Roseate Spoonbill, Tri-colored Heron, Warbler, White-eyed Vireo, wildlife | 29 Comments

I love visiting Circle B bar Ranch Reserve, located not far from Orlando, Florida. Circle B’s 6 miles of trails encompass many diverse habitats, including marshes, swamps, hardwood hammocks, and the 4500-acre Lake Hancock. Following are just a few of the many delights I saw on a recent visit. ☺️

Well worth the trip

May 17, 2015 · by Birder's Journey | in Birds | tagged American Alligator, Bald Eagle, Eastern Meadowlark, Gray Squirrel, Great Blue Heron, Israel, Limpkin, Osprey, Sandhill Crane | 14 Comments

My husband and I were recently inspired to take a long drive to Central Florida, several hours north of us, to hear two wonderful experts from the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) speak about ‘birding and habitat restoration along Israel’s Rift Valley, a major flyway of the world.’ Dan Alon, Director of […]