Limpkin
It sure has been hot in central and south Florida this summer! We drove to Kissimmee for a family event and stopped at a park at Lake Tohopekalia around noon to stretch our legs after a long drive. It was noonish with a clear sky and very hot, so we weren’t expecting to see much. There was fishing pier in the lake and I walked that direction for a better look. As I did, this juvenile Snail Kite emerged from under the pier and landed on a wood post about 30 feet from me. It was such a beautiful bird!
As I watched the Snail Kite fly away, Sheila asked if I had also seen the Limpkin nearby – I had not. And, I cannot resist taking pictures of Limpkins!
Country United States
State Florida
Location Macy Island Road Preserve, Kissimmee
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp08/15/2026 00:00:00
- CameraOM-1MarkII
- Aperture5.6
- CreditPB Demkovich
- CopyrightCall 239-293-7918
- Focal Length284
- Iso200
- Shutter Speed1/320
- Orientation1
Noce closeup of the Limpkin.