Great Blue Heron Gular Fluttering at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Gular fluttering helps a Great Blue Heron shed heat on a hot Oklahoma morning near open water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Bird Photography
Bird photography can be challenging. You need the right gear. A good camera and lens are key. Settings matter too. Fast shutter speeds help freeze motion. Learn how to adjust ISO and aperture. Techniques are important. Think about composition. Get close-ups. Try aerial shots. Capture birds in their habitat. Patience is needed. Birds move quickly. They can be hard to find. Study bird behavior. Know where they live. Understand their habits. This will help you get better photos.
Baby Bluebirds Fledge From My Arkansas Birdhouse
Baby Bluebirds Fledge from my Arkansas birdhouse as all four young leave the nest, reach nearby trees, and ride out rain.
An Eastern Bluebird Removing Ants from the Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird Ant Removal at my Arkansas nest box showed a behavior I had never seen while the adults fed their young.
American Robin With a Head Wound in My Arkansas Yard
I photographed an American Robin in my Arkansas yard with a nasty head wound, missing feathers, and otherwise normal foraging behavior.
House Sparrow at My Bluebird Nest Box
A House Sparrow entered my bluebird nest box, creating a tense moment before the Eastern Bluebird parents returned.
Bluebird Parents Feeding Nestlings in My Arkansas Backyard
Both bluebird parents are feeding nestlings just three days after hatch in my Arkansas backyard. Rain hasn’t slowed them down at all.
Brown Thrasher Fledglings Being Fed in My Yard
Brown Thrasher Fledglings were hidden near my deck while adults carried worms and mealworms through my Arkansas yard on a busy spring day.
Barred Owl Fledglings at Miner’s Cove
Young Barred Owls waited before sunrise at Miner’s Cove as an adult brought food on a dim May morning at the refuge.