Pied-billed Grebe Swallowing Fish
During my recent visit to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to capture stunning shots of a Pied-billed Grebe in action.
Birds
Female Dark-eyed Junco – Ouachita Mountains
I had the pleasure of photographing a female Dark-eyed Junco in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. These birds are incredibly abundant in the area…
Tom Turkey At Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
During a visit to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had the privilege of capturing this magnificent Wild Tom Turkey on camera. I was amazed…
Turkey Hen At Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
On a trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I came across this beautiful Rio Grande Turkey hen. I was lucky enough to capture her on camera
Rio Grande Turkeys Strutting at Wichita Mountains
Photographed two magnificent Rio Grande Turkeys displaying at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge using a Fujifilm X-T3 with Canon EF 100–400mm lens.
Mourning Dove Walking Through Pine Needles
Yesterday I posted a photo of a Northern Mockingbird Looking Up. Today’s photo is of a Mourning Dove that I also photographed in my yard here in Arkansas.
Northern Mockingbird Looking Up
Sometimes I like staying home and photographing the wildlife in my yard here in Arkansas. I have lots of different birds and several Rabbits and Squirrels. This Northern Mockingbird came into my bird feeder and was keeping an eye out for other birds. They never eat anything from the feeder. How I Got The Shot … Read more
Great Blue Heron With Captured Fish
This is a Great Blue Heron I photographed last February with a captured fish. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. How I Got The Shot – Great Blue Heron With Captured Fish I parked on the auto tour road west of the Ruff boat ramp. The Heron was on the south … Read more
American White Pelican Landing In Suds
I photographed this American White Pelican coming in for a splash landing at the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma. You will notice suds in the water. This was up close to the Dam where the water’s released causing the suds. The water being released also causes the shad action which draws the … Read more
Double-crested Cormorant With A Shad
This is another Double-crested Cormorant with a Shad I photographed while at Robert S. Kerr Reservoir (Kerr Dam) near Sallisaw, Oklahoma. It is getting the fish in position to swallow before the Gulls flying above it steal it. This all happens within seconds. Here is the other photo I posted: Double-crested Cormorant Swallowing Shad How … Read more
Great Blue Heron With Minnow
I photographed this Great Blue Heron with minnow at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Duck hunting has ended at this refuge so hopefully the Great Blue Herons will be easier to photograph. They are difficult to approach during hunting season. There are a few areas in the refuge that they don’t allow duck … Read more
Two Gulls One Winner
In December, I like to head out to Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma to photograph the birds that gather there. On this particular day, I focused on photographing gulls as they dove into the water for shad. It’s always exciting to capture their dynamic behavior, and this time, two gulls went after … Read more
A Double-crested Cormorant With A Shad at Kerr Dam
The split-second moment a Double-crested Cormorant swallows a shad at Robert S. Kerr Reservoir. Patience and timing are key to photographing this fast action.
Bald Eagle Making A Turn
I photographed this Bald Eagle as it was making a turn over Charleston Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.
Bald Eagle Standing On Floating Log
Witnessing a bald eagle swoop down from a cottonwood tree to search a log in the Arkansas River while at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.