Brown Thrasher in My Arkansas Yard
Brown Thrasher in Arkansas, photographed from my deck as spring birds searched my Lavaca yard and perched in a dwarf pear tree.
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.
Eastern Bluebirds Eat Fecal Sacs
Eastern Bluebirds fecal sacs show how adult birds keep nests clean while caring for young near Lavaca, Arkansas.
Baby Eastern Bluebird Peeking From a Birdhouse
Baby Eastern Bluebird peeks from a Lavaca birdhouse as its parents continue feeding and caring for the young.
Little Blue Heron at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Watch a Little Blue Heron hunt crayfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and learn how I photographed this memorable encounter.