Wildlife Tours by Meg
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April 15, 2025
Worm-eating Warbler
These little ones get their name from the caterpillars they consume, which were mistakenly referred to as worms during their initial classification. Despite their small size, weighing only 1/2 oz (14.2g), they undertake an incredible annual migration, traveling from as far south as Panama to as far north as Connecticut, USA, primarily during the nighttime hours.
October 29, 2024
Snail Kite
The Snail Kite is a bird of prey with a unique diet: it mostly eats
apple snails, a freshwater mollusk found in Central and South Florida
wetlands, including the Everglades. Its curved beak is slightly
off-center, making it easy to snag the snail from its spiral shell.
Seeing these hunters hovering over the Everglades’ is a classic
Florida sight. Use the contact form on the right to start your Snail Kite adventure.
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Snail Kite Hunting by Meg Rousher © |
September 12, 2024
Florida Scrub-Jay
Meet the Florida Scrub-Jay, a unique bird that calls Florida home! It’s the only scrub jay species found in the U.S. state of Florida and one of only 15 species endemic to the entire continental United States. Birders love it, and it’s been around in Florida for at least 2 million years! Use the contact form on the right to start your Florida Scrub-Jay adventure.
August 23, 2024
Reddish Egrets come in three colors
Have you ever seen a Reddish Egret fish? If so, you know why it’s one of
my all-time favorite birds. It’s the rarest egret in North America, and
I think it’s the most entertaining to watch. They jump, hop, twist, and
turn in all directions while hunting for food. And guess what? They
come in three different colors: dark, white, and pied (see the pictures
below).
They’re also known as Muffle-jawed Egrets, Peale’s Egrets, and Plume Birds
Use the contact form on the right to start your Reddish Egret adventure.
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Reddish Egret Dark Form by Meg Rousher © |
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Reddish Egret White Form by Meg Rousher © |
June 3, 2024
Burrowing Owl count 2024
We had the exciting experience of participating in the Burrowing Owl
count in Cape Coral, Florida. Volunteers scoured every burrow they could
find in a designated area and recorded important details like the owls’
age, eye color, habitat type, and the number of owls in each burrow.
When we reached our first burrow of the day, we were a bit worried when
we saw some of the owls on the ground motionless (see first photo). But guess what? They were just
taking a nap! (see second photo)
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Burrowing Owl Photo by Meg Rousher © |
They’re also known as “Billy Owls,” “Ground Owls,” “Howdy Owls,” and “Prairie Owls.” A group of owls is called a “bazaar” or “stopping” or “wisdom of owls.”
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Burrowing Owl Photo by Meg Rousher © |
February 10, 2024
Flamingos hitch a ride on Hurricane Idalia
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Photo by Meg Rousher © |