Black-bellied Plover at Bowman's Beach: What surface is it hunting today—the soft sand or the detritus between pebbles? This wintering bird expertly uses its short, stout bill to pick prey directly from surfaces like these pebbled tide lines. #FloridaBirds #Shorebirds

Least Terns are among the smallest tern species in North America; watch how they fly low over shallow estuaries like Carlos Point. They often forage in pairs or small groups, searching for food across the mudflats. #LeastTern #FloridaBirds

When spotting a Gray Kingbird, remember its heavy black bill is key! It's perched high on an exposed snag in Lakes Park today, ready to sally-forage for insects. #FloridaBirds #GrayKingbird

Gray Kingbird: These birds frequently utilize high, exposed perches on thin sticks to scan for flying insects in open environments. Here at Lakes Park, it's patiently waiting out the day for its next sally hunt. #FloridaBirds #Kingbird

American Redstarts' males display bright orange patches on their wings and tail sides; females and immatures show yellow instead of orange. Keep an eye out for them in the mid-story at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. #FloridaBirds #AmericanRedstart

American Redstarts are masters at finding food; they frequently perch horizontally on diagonal branches to scan for prey. Did you know that their vibrant orange-red patches aren't just for display? They actively help flush out concealed insects from the dense foliage! #FloridaBirds #Warblers

Pied-billed Grebes are notable because they don't develop crests or ornamental plumes, even during breeding season. They were gliding across Lakes Park today, perfectly mirroring the still water beneath them. #FloridaBirds #Birding