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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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Young Northern Cardinal Molting: A Glimpse at a Male in Transition

September 5, 2025August 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Young Northern Cardinal mid-molt with a mix of juvenile and red feathers, perched on a rock in Arkansas backyard.

Discover the beauty of Northern Cardinal molting. See how young males transition from juvenile feathers to their bold red plumage.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Birdwatching, molting, northern cardinal

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Eastern Bluebird Feeding Young: Parenting in the Backyard

February 13, 2026August 16, 2025 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird standing in grass with a caterpillar in its beak, preparing to deliver food to its young.

Eastern Bluebird feeding young shows parent devotion beyond the nest. Discover how they raise fledglings and how to help in your yard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Birdwatching, bluebird habitat, eastern bluebird, fledgling care 1 Comment

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American Robin at Birdbath Drops Plastic Before Drinking

February 15, 2026August 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin perched on a backyard birdbath holding a white strip of plastic in its beak before drinking water.

An American Robin at a birdbath drops a strip of plastic before drinking. Discover possible reasons for this curious behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, nesting habits, plastic pollution

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Molting Ruby-throated Hummingbird

September 5, 2025August 14, 2025 by Steve Creek
Molting Ruby-throated Hummingbird perched in backyard with patchy feathers and red gorget visible

A rare look at a molting Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Arkansas, showing the scruffy beauty of feather renewal.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard birding, molting hummingbird, ruby-throated hummingbird
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