We went to Callaway Gardens to see the Fantasy in Lights display, but during the day, we had a great time walking around the gardens. There are so many birds at Callaway!
Orchard Oriole
Junco
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet (you can see the ruby crown!!)
White-Throated Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Tufted Titmouse
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Female)
Yellow-Rumped Warbler (Male)
House Finch
The Callaway Birds of Prey show is fun. They pick three of about ten of their birds to display during each show, and they let the birds fly (sometimes right over the spectators’ heads!). It’s interesting to hear about the different birds.
Peregrine Falcon
Hawk
Eagle
Eagle
Great Horned Owl
Harris Hawk
The chapel looked pretty surrounded in the fall colored leaves.
Chapel (Fall Colors)
We were surprised to stick see colored leaves on the trees. Being Floridians, it doesn’t take much color on trees to get us excited!
Woods
Twin Trees
Leaves
They had also decorated the Sibley Horticultural Center for Christmas. Some of the garden-inspired decorations were very clever.
Poinsettias
Train
Poinsettia Tree
Jack in the Box
Red Chrysanthemums
Want to learn more about nature photography at Callaway Gardens?
Check out my Callaway Gardens page with more information about the location, map, website, photography tips, etc. It is archived by date so you can see my images from previous visits. Maybe you'll be inspired for your own trip!
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