Birds in Flight on the South Shores of Lake Apopka
March 25, 2021 - The resident Snail Kite offered to help me learn to use my new camera.... As I prepared to leave, the Snail Kite came by to say goodbye.... Read more
Snail Kite
 | I’m one of the few birds that you can only find in Florida. We don’t go further north than Central Florida. We love to eat apple snails. We have sharp curved beaks that allow us to pull the snails out of their shells to eat. Most Likely Found: In a pond, In the marsh When: Year-Round Where I've photographed: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lake Apopka, Lake Hancock Outfall Wetlands, Orlando Wetlands, Other Places Read more: Snail Kite at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Snail Kite eBird range |
I have written 10 posts including a photo of a Snail Kite
Flight Shots around Lake Apopka
September 6, 2020 - He spent a good part of the morning in the Snail Kite's tree.... I'd been out on the dock looking for the snail kite.... Finally I caught a glimpse of the Snail Kite.... Read more
Colorful Birds on the South Shore of Lake Apopka
November 30, 2019 - A female Snail Kite flew overhead on her search for her breakfast.... Read more
Will Fly For Food: Snail Kites in Apple Snail Paradise!
February 15, 2017 - Two types of birds love apple snails, Limpkins and Snail Kites.... Yep, that's a female Snail Kite.... Snail kites are endangered in the US and in Florida, and I've had limited opportunities to observe and photograph them, so my trigger finger went a little crazy!... Read more
January Field Trip – Lake Hancock Outfall Wetlands
January 12, 2015 - The birdie celebrities at the wetlands right now are the Snail Kites, who are fairly new residents.... During the Christmas Bird Count we counted 5 different Snail Kites, and yesterday we saw at least 3.... Read more
Lakeland Christmas Bird Count 2014
December 21, 2014 - My favorite photo op of the day was with the Snail Kites, who are new to the Lakeland count this year.... As the exotic apple snail becomes more widespread, the range of the Snail Kite is expanding as well.... We were thrilled to find FIVE Snail Kites all perched together in…... Read more
Hot Summer Days at Orlando Wetlands Park
August 17, 2013 - Michael told me that a Snail Kite had been seen recently at Orlando Wetlands, so we headed off to find her.... While we stood watching the Snail Kite, Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks flew all around us, and the air was full of their sweet happy calls.... Read more
More on the Snail Kite
October 25, 2012 - I received information today about the banded Snail Kite that is hanging out at the Circle B Bar Reserve lately.... Read more
The Snail Kite at the Circle B Bar Reserve
October 19, 2012 - The Circle B Snail Kite is banded, and I was pleased to get a decent shot of the band numbers on Saturday.... Band close-up The Snail Kite is such a beautiful bird.... Read more
My First Snail Kite
October 12, 2012 - As I walked out, I thought about the recent posting about a Snail Kite sighting in the area.... Then as I turned to leave, there was the Snail Kite sitting not too far from the trail.... Read more