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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.

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American Goldfinch at My Feeder After Arkansas Snow

February 5, 2026January 27, 2026 by Steve Creek
Male American Goldfinch in winter plumage perched on a branch against bright snow in an Arkansas backyard

American goldfinch at my Arkansas feeder after the first snow. See the winter look, behavior, and my deck setup and settings.

Categories Bird Photography Tags American Goldfinch, Arkansas, Backyard birds, Bird Feeder, goldfinch, high key, snow, winter birds

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First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard

January 26, 2026 by Steve Creek
Dark-eyed junco standing on fresh snow in an Arkansas backyard during the first snow of the year

Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Backyard birds, beanbag support, Bird photography, Canon R5 Mark II, Canon RF 200-800, dark-eyed junco, first snow, high key, snow, winter birds

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American White Pelican Trying to Rob a Cormorant

January 22, 2026 by Steve Creek
American White Pelican flying toward a Double-crested Cormorant with its bill open at Charleston Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.

An American White Pelican rushes a Double-crested Cormorant, but the cormorant swallows the fish in time at Charleston Lake.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american white pelican, Arkansas Wildlife, Charleston Lake, cormorant behavior, Double-crested Cormorant, fish stealing, pelican behavior, waterbirds, wildlife video

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Juvenile Bald Eagle Flight Gallery at Charleston Lake

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Steve Creek
Juvenile Bald Eagle gliding over Charleston Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.

A photo gallery of a juvenile Bald Eagle banking over Charleston Lake in Arkansas, captured in warm morning light during a winter outing.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagle, Bald Eagle in flight, Charleston Arkansas, Charleston Lake, juvenile bald eagle, raptor photography 4 Comments
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