Great Blue Heron Regaining Balance
This Great Blue Heron had missed whatever it was trying to catch. When it brought its head out of the water it needed to regain its balance by using its wings.
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.
Great Blue Heron With Green Sunfish
A wildlife photographer describes getting the perfect shot of a great blue heron with a fresh catch in its beak early one morning.
Great Blue Heron Scratching Chin
I photographed this Great Blue Heron scratching its chin at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Before it started grooming it was trying to…
Great Egret Catches a Bluegill
A wildlife photography blog post about capturing a great egret catching a bluegill sunfish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Bright Yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah Refuge
I photographed this bright yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge while shooting from my truck window.
Green Heron At Miner’s Cove
Green heron at Miner’s Cove in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma, resting on a log near the water in soft morning light.
Barred Owl In Flooded Timber
I photographed a Barred Owl hunting over flooded timber at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as morning light revealed feather detail.
Pair Of Barred Owl Fledglings
I have observed and photographed a pair of Barred Owl Fledglings for several weeks (July 2018) at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.