A Marvelous Morning After All

June 20, 2021Haulover Canal, Merritt Island NWRbird, flower, Green Heron, landscape, Little Blue Heron, panorama, sunriseEd Rosack

Have you ever had one of those photography outings? The kind where you’re not sure any of the photos will be worth the effort? Where it feels like you’re just going through the motions? Hindsight: Perception of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred. https://www.thefreedictionary.com/hindsight I hadn’t been to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge since March. The weather forecast when I got up … Continue reading A Marvelous Morning After All →

Cocoa Beach Pier

April 4, 2021Cocoa Beach Pierlong exposure, pier, sunriseEd Rosack

Kevin M. suggested photographing sunrise yesterday and said he was thinking about going to the Cocoa Beach pier. That sounded good to me, so that’s where we were about an hour before the sun arrived on Saturday morning. It was dark at first, and I was using higher ISO settings and longer exposures which smoothed … Continue reading Cocoa Beach Pier →

Three Birds

March 28, 2021INSIDE FLORIDALeast Sandpiper, ruddy turnstone, snow gooseEd Rosack

A post about three different birds I encountered last week. 1. Least Sandpiper The first one is a new life bird for me. They’re not uncommon in Central Florida, so I’ve probably seen them before, but I’d never noticed / photographed / identified one. It was along Gator Creek Road in Merritt Island NWR. Least … Continue reading Three Birds →

Walking Lake Davis

February 28, 2021Downtown OrlandoEgyptian Goose, Lake Davis, landscape, mallard, ring-necked duck, sunset, White Pelican, Wood DuckEd Rosack

I’d heard some reports of American White Pelicans visiting Lake Davis in downtown Orlando. When MK confirmed they were there, we agreed to meet last Tuesday morning for a walk and a look-see.

MINWR – 2/5/21

February 7, 2021Merritt Island NWRAmerican Robin, Black Skimmer, Dunlin, Gull, landscape, sunriseEd Rosack

Well. Kevin M. wanted to meet and photograph the SpaceX launch scheduled for 5:15 am last Friday morning. Talk about zero dark thirty! Anyway, I was all packed and prepared Thursday night when the launch was postponed. Since I was ready to go, I decided to head over to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge anyway … Continue reading MINWR – 2/5/21 →

That Darn Dodging Duck

January 17, 2021Merritt Island NWRAlligator, american kestrel, Bio Lab Road, Black Point Wildlife Drive, Cinnamon Teal, landscapeEd Rosack

You may remember my post from late last year (https://edrosack.com/2020/12/13/three-spoonbills/) where I mentioned a Cinnamon Teal that’s been wintering on Black Point Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. I didn’t find the bird on that trip and it avoided me on three more tries, although reports kept coming that others had seen it. … Continue reading That Darn Dodging Duck →

A good day in the wild

November 22, 2020Merritt Island NWRBelted Kingfisher, birds, BPWD, landscape, northern flicker, Northern Harrier, panorama, Reddish Egret, sunrise, wildlifeEd Rosack

I made a trip to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge last Thursday. As you probably know, it’s a favorite of mine. I just hope all of you aren’t too tired of me writing about it. Refuge: 1. Protection or shelter, as from danger or hardship 2 a. A place providing protection or shelter 2 b. An … Continue reading A good day in the wild →

What is that?

October 11, 2020Merritt Island NWRbirds, BPWD, circle of life, Cormorant, Fish, infrared, landscape, panorama, rainbow, wildlifeEd Rosack

As I was starting home from Merritt Island National Wildlife refuge yesterday morning, I decided to make one last stop along the causeway. Looking around, I noticed something in the distance rolling around in the water. I couldn’t tell what it was and I wasn’t carrying the long lens, so I walked over to the … Continue reading What is that? →

Not so punny

September 20, 2020Merritt Island NWRblack and white, BPWD, Dolphin, Gator Creek Road, landscape, monochrome, panorama, reflection, sun rays, sunrise, wildlifeEd Rosack

Sometimes, I try to be clever and people ignore me – which may be a good thing. I noticed a Bottlenose Dolphin making a fuss hunting for fish – big splashes and noise. I was too slow to catch that ruckus, but a few minutes later I made this photo as it swam through calm … Continue reading Not so punny →

Central Florida Photo Ops

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