Great Blue Heron With Neck Extended
Great Blue Heron hunting at Miner’s Cove, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Observing its patient prey scan amidst cottonwood fluff.
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.
Dickcissel Singing From Vine
Photographed a singing Dickcissel at Sequoyah NWR in May. Fewer birds this year, but hopeful for their return. Learn about their habits, nesting, and migration.
Eastern Bluebird Ready To Fledge
I photographed this Eastern Bluebird nestling on June 26th. I started photographing them on the 21st and I skipped the 25th so I photographed them for 4 days for an hour or two in the mornings. I stop when the nestlings start looking out of the nest box like this one is in my photo. … Read more
Eastern Bluebird Fecal Sac Removal
Watch a male Eastern Bluebird remove a fecal sac from the nest, a vital cleanup behavior that protects nestlings.