Wildlife | Lee Smith Photography

Lake Apopka Loop Trail is 14.6 miles of road that is not paved, but mostly gravel.
A great trail for for observing nature, especially for birding. There is a wide variety of birds with plenty of alligators, occasional raccoons and otters, and much more. There is an old scenic pump house that offers some great photo opportunities.

Red-winged blackbirds were abundent in this area. — Apopka__0017

Great White Egret hunting for food - Lake Apopka — Apopka__0027

Anhinga sunning himself at Lake Apopka — Apopka__0034

the near shore reeds a grass growing along the shoreline of Lake Apopka — Apopka__0072

great white heron flying over Lake Apopka — Apopka__0099

Great Blue Heron with an armoured catfish for lunch — Apopka__0120

Alligator with a broken jaw searching for lunch — Apopka__0153

The Alligators rule the area and can be found all long the trail. — Apopka__0154

Barred Owl of the Everglades

I saw a Barred Owl at the top of a cypress tree while I was driving through Everglades National Park. I pulled over, because I do not see owls very often and never did I see a Barred Owl in the wild along the road. It did allow me to walk up to about 30 feet of it, but flew to the road to eat something then back to the trees. I just followed it on foot for a while till it allowed me to get close enough (about 25 feet) to grab a few good shots. I took a few more shots and backed up and went on my way. That alone made it a terrific day!

Owls of Davie

Lake Apopka Wildlife

Barred Owl of the Everglades

Barred Owl of the Everglades

Broward Burrowing Owls

Pelicans Flying in Formation

First Flight of the Morning