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Tag: migration

Sky Fliers: The Swallow-tailed Kite


March 2, 2017

It’s that time of year! Swallow-tailed Kites are returning to Florida from their winter homes in South America. You will often spot these large, distinct black and white birds soaring and cutting through the air as they feed while flying. Swallow-tailed ... READ MORE

Category: Wildlife
Tags: Bird, Bird With Forked Tail, Birds, Black And White Bird, Florida, Kite, Migration, South America, Swallow, Swallow Tailed Kite, Swallow-tailed

Hummingbirds Arriving


September 22, 2015

The hummingbird fall migration has begun and when I saw my first hummingbird of the season it was feeding on one of its favorite plants – firebush. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common hummingbird in Florida and can also be ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Bird Feeders, Cats, Hummingbirds, Insects, Landscape, Migration, Pesticides, Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, Wildlife

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