Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a Dwarf Pear Tree in Arkansas
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker climbed my dwarf pear tree in Arkansas, showing the neat bands of holes these woodpeckers drill in bark.
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.
Mourning Dove Iridescent Color in My Arkansas Yard
Mourning Dove iridescent color stands out in these Arkansas yard photos, with soft pink shimmer and close detail from my deck.
American Robins Can Be Brutal During Territorial Fights
American Robin territorial fight photos from my yard show how fierce these birds can be during breeding season. Camera settings included.
Eastern Bluebird Faces a Territorial Mockingbird at the Birdhouse
An Eastern Bluebird checked my birdhouse in late February, but a territorial mockingbird may make nesting harder this spring.
Carolina Chickadee Returns to the Same Birdhouse This Spring
A Carolina Chickadee is back checking the same birdhouse this March. See my wildlife and photography notes from the deck.
Red-headed Woodpecker Caching a Nut at Sequoyah NWR
I photograph a Red-headed Woodpecker caching a nut at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and explain its food storage behavior.
Immature Cooper’s Hawk at Sequoyah Refuge
An immature Cooper’s Hawk watches Red-winged Blackbirds from thick vines at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Male Red-winged Blackbird Eating Corn
A male Red-winged Blackbird eats a kernel of corn while perched on a stalk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.