Especially birds

It seems that since my retirement, the Florida wildlife around our house has grown dramatically!

I took this picture as Hurricane Ian was starting up here in Orlando, FL. It would seem to be the Bald Eagle which also appears in the next pictures below, the week before. 2022-09-28. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
We finally got a picture of the Bald Eagle last spotted in February. Not sure if male or female? East Orlando FL, 2022-09-21. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
We finally got a picture of the Bald Eagle last spotted in February. Not sure if male or female? East Orlando FL, 2022-09-21. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

We finally got a picture of the Bald Eagle last spotted in February. Not sure if male or female? East Orlando FL, 2022-09-21. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
We finally got a picture of the Bald Eagle last spotted in February. Not sure if male or female? East Orlando FL, 2022-09-21. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

One of the many hawks in our neighborhood, East Orlando FL, 2022-08-09. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
One of the many hawks in our neighborhood, East Orlando FL, 2022-08-09. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

Our first ever Owl sighting, out back in the Pine trees at a distance, having just caught a meal as the sun was setting. 2022-06-17, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
Our first ever Owl sighting, out back in the Pine trees at a distance, having just caught a meal as the sun was setting. 2022-06-17, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

Picture - We now have a Downy Woodpecker in the backyard too. This male, hanging upside down, is trying to make a hole on a large dead branch of our oak tree. 2022-02-28, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
We now have a Downy Woodpecker in the backyard too. This male, hanging upside down, is trying to make a hole on a large dead branch of our oak tree. 2022-02-28, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

BTW 2022-02-21 Spotted a bald eagle today landing high atop a pine tree outback! What a sight. I grabbed my camera, but unfortunately, the battery was dead. Agg. Then, it was gone in the brief moment I ran inside for another camera. We will keep an eye out.

Our local Pileated Woodpecker was at it all afternoon. We were able to get pretty close without scaring him away. Perhaps he is getting used to us? We have decided to name him Perseverance. 2022-02-02, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
Our local Pileated Woodpecker was at it all afternoon. We were able to get pretty close without scaring him away. Perhaps he is getting used to us? We have decided to name him Perseverance. 2022-02-02, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

My favorite picture of the local pileated woodpecker, now very much a fixture in our backyard. Zoom in - and look at those eyes. See the determination! 2022-02-02, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
My favorite picture of the local pileated woodpecker, now very much a fixture in our backyard. Zoom in – and look at those eyes. See the determination! 2022-02-02, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

The Pileated Woodpecker paid us a visit today. It appears he (he from a distinctive red stripe on the cheek) is building another home in the dead tree in the back yard.  2022-01-21, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
The Pileated Woodpecker paid us a visit today. It appears he (he from a distinctive red stripe on the cheek) is building another home in the dead tree in the backyard. 2022-01-21, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

I have writer's block today, but that has its advantages. 2021-10-27, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
I have writer’s block today, but that has its advantages. 2021-10-27, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

Judging from a check using the Merlin Birdfinder app, this little fellow (and above) is an Eastern Phoebe. 2021-10-27, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com
Judging from a check using the Merlin Birdfinder app, this little fellow (and above) is an Eastern Phoebe. 2021-10-27, Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com

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