Great Blue Heron Slipping on Ice
See a photograph of a Great Blue Heron slipping on ice while hunting on a frozen lake and learn how herons adapt to winter conditions.
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.
Preparing Birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in Winter
Learn how I prepare birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in winter, from cleaning boxes to placement tips that help them survive cold weather.
Territorial Mockingbirds In My Yard This Winter
Territorial Northern Mockingbirds defend winter food sources, leading to conflicts with Eastern Bluebirds in my Arkansas yard.
Great Blue Heron Stands its Ground Against Bald Eagle
A Great Blue Heron defends its fish from a Bald Eagle on a frozen lake, standing its ground during a brief but tense encounter.
Great Blue Heron Tries to Reach a Frozen Fish
I photographed a Great Blue Heron trying to reach a frozen fish by pecking through lake ice during winter conditions.
Dealing with Territorial Bluebirds in the Winter
Eastern Bluebirds pecking truck mirrors in winter. I explain why reflections trigger territorial behavior and how covering mirrors helps.
The Varied Diet of Bonaparte’s Gulls
An account of observing Bonaparte’s Gulls catching fish along an Oklahoma river, and a discussion of their opportunistic and flexible feeding habits.
The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display
Why killdeer raise and flash their tails, including predator distraction, territorial signals, and social behavior.