Cormorants: To Fly or Feast?
Cormorants have mastered the art of catching fish and taking brief flights while keeping their prey in perfect swallowing condition. Learn their secrets!
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.
The Catch-and-Release Cormorant Mystery
Witnessing Double-crested Cormorants catching fish only to release them back into the water. Here I explore possible explanations behind this puzzling behavior.
Bald Eagle Tree Dispute
A first-hand account of witnessing two Bald Eagles fighting over a perch tree, with details on their territorial behavior and communication methods.
Bald Eagle Carrying Nest Materials
A first-hand account of photographing a mature Bald Eagle carrying a branch to build its nest. Details on the nesting habits of Bald Eagles in Arkansas.
White-throated Sparrow Winter Feeding
Learn interesting details about White-throated Sparrow winter feeding habits, adaptations for cold weather survival, flocking behavior and seed preferences.
Photographing a Fishing Great Blue Heron
A nature photography blog post describing encounters with a Great Blue Heron that has unique fishing techniques at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
More Bald Eagle Moments at Charleston Lake, Arkansas
A first-hand account of photographing Bald Eagles at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, including tips on using a truck as a photo blind.
Cormorant Fishing Techniques
My experience photographing Double-crested Cormorants diving and catching fish at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Includes information about Cormorants.