Tufted Titmouse Bath Time at the Birdbath
Tufted titmouse bath time turns funny fast, from a soaked birdbath dip to a wild, puffed-up look on a nearby branch.
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.
Tufted Titmouse Fledgling at the Feeder
A tufted titmouse fledgling begs for food at the feeder, a lively backyard moment with close-up bird behavior and photo notes.
Blue Jay Fledglings Thriving in Backyard
Watch blue jay fledglings grow and gain independence in my Arkansas yard, including how they find water and adapt to backyard life.
Brown Thrasher in My Arkansas Backyard: Still Making Music
Brown Thrashers in Arkansas don’t migrate. I’ve been photographing these year-round residents catching beetles and spiders in my backyard.
Northern Mockingbird at the Suet Feeder: A Dunking Mystery
A northern mockingbird at the suet feeder does something odd: grabs a chunk, flies to the bird bath, and dunks it in the water.
Eastern Bluebird Fledglings Thriving on Spiders and Independence
I photographed eastern bluebird fledglings in my yard as they caught spiders and moved closer to independence.
Great Egret Struggles to Swallow Huge Fish
I photographed a great egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge struggling to swallow a fish that was too large.
Downy Woodpecker Fledgling Feeding
I photographed a downy woodpecker fledgling being fed in my yard and watched a close moment of parental care.