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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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White Breasted Nuthatch Upside Down Behavior

March 27, 2026April 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
White-breasted Nuthatch Hanging From A Vine

The white breasted nuthatch climbs headfirst down trees. Learn how this unique behavior helps it find food.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags bird acrobat, bird adaptations, bird anatomy, bird feet, birds of Arkansas, Nuthatch bird, upside down bird, white-breasted nuthatch 2 Comments

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Eastern Bluebird Fledglings Take Flight in Arkansas

March 27, 2026April 25, 2024 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird With Meal Worm

Eastern bluebird fledglings leave the nest in Arkansas, but a Cooper’s Hawk sighting raises concerns about their survival.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, bittersweet update, chick feeding, circle of life, Cooper's Hawk, eastern bluebird, fledglings, hawk predation 2 Comments

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Eastern Bluebird Missing Female Leaves Male to Raise Chicks

March 27, 2026April 24, 2024 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird Drinking Water

An eastern bluebird female disappears, leaving the male to care for the chicks alone. A look at survival challenges in the nest.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, brooding, chick development, eastern bluebird, missing female, nest defense, predator risk, wildlife challenges

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Eastern Bluebird Catches Crane Fly Mid-Transformation

April 1, 2026April 22, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird Captures Crane Fly Mid-Emergence

See an Eastern Bluebird catch a crane fly mid-emergence in Arkansas and learn about this unusual feeding moment.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Insect Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, crane fly, eastern bluebird, Insect life cycle, larval stage, Metamorphosis 5 Comments

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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Return to Arkansas!

April 1, 2026April 21, 2024 by Steve Creek
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Returns

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are back in Arkansas. Learn when they arrive and how to attract them to your feeder.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, hummingbird feeder, hummingbird migration, ruby-throated hummingbird, summer in Arkansas

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Eastern Bluebird Fecal Sac Removal Explained

April 1, 2026April 20, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird carrying a fecal sac away from a wooden nest box

Watch how Eastern Bluebirds remove fecal sacs to keep their nest clean, a fascinating behavior that helps protect and raise healthy chicks.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags bird adaptations, birdie diaper, chick health, eastern bluebird, fecal sac removal, nest hygiene, waste disposal

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Witnessing Barred Owl Affection

April 1, 2026April 16, 2024 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl preening another Barred Owl as part of bonding behavior

I watched barred owls show affection as the male groomed the female, a rare look at barred owl behavior at Sequoyah NWR.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags barred owl, Birdwatching, monogamous birds, owl grooming, owl mating habits, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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A Lucky Encounter with a Great Horned Owl Fledgling

April 1, 2026April 15, 2024 by Steve Creek
Great Horned Owl Fledgling

Witnessing a Great Horned Owl fledgling at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Read about this incredible bird encounter.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Birdwatching, fledgling, great horned owl, nature, wildlife facts, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment
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