A bill has been filed to change Florida’s state bird from the mockingbird to the flamingo and make the scrub jay the state’s official songbird. A similar bill was filed last year, but did not pass. If ...
At first, I rolled my eyes; after all, flamingos are always in our face here in Florida. But recently I’ve realized the disruptive aspect of this art installation. It doesn’t show off the lawn ...
Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.
Flamingos feed and preen in Estero Bay Preserve State Park in Florida in September. Andrew West The News-Press / USA TODAY NETWORK Ask anyone about Florida’s state bird, and they’ll likely ...
The bright pink American flamingo is often linked to Florida in popular culture — think state lottery ticket logos, plastic lawn ornaments or the "Miami Vice" opening credits — for decades it ...