Great Blue Heron Catching Shad In Horton Slough
A wildlife photographer recounts returning to Oklahoma to photograph a Great Blue Heron catching shad, capturing the impressive hunting skills of this bird.
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.
Capturing the Grace of a Great Blue Heron at Horton Slough
A wildlife photographer describes photographing a Great Blue Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, capturing a up-close encounter.
Male Hooded Merganser on an Arkansas Pond
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Hooded Merganser duck while it briefly visited a small pond in Arkansas one winter.
Capturing the American White Pelican Feeding On A Minnow
A first-hand account of witnessing and photographing an American White Pelican fishing and swallowing minnows whole at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma.
American White Pelican Portrait
In May 2019, I had the opportunity to visit the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and capture a stunning photo of an American White Pelican.
Great Blue Heron Regaining Balance
This Great Blue Heron had missed whatever it was trying to catch. When it brought its head out of the water it needed to regain its balance by using its wings.
Great Blue Heron With Green Sunfish
A wildlife photographer describes getting the perfect shot of a great blue heron with a fresh catch in its beak early one morning.
Great Blue Heron Scratching Chin
I photographed this Great Blue Heron scratching its chin at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Before it started grooming it was trying to…
Great Egret Catches a Bluegill
A wildlife photography blog post about capturing a great egret catching a bluegill sunfish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Bright Yellow Prothonotary Warbler
This Bright Yellow Prothonotary Warbler landed in front of me while I was photographing a Great Blue Heron. I was at the Sally Jones West Causeway which is…
Green Heron At Miner’s Cove
A wildlife photographer’s experience photographing a green heron at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including camera settings and techniques.
Barred Owl In Flooded Timber
I parked on the side of the auto tour road to watch a Water Moccasin when this Barred Owl flew into a tree across from me. It checked me out a few times but searched the water that was under the tree. The snake disappeared when the Owl first landed. I’m not sure if the … Read more
Pair Of Barred Owl Fledglings
I have observed and photographed a pair of Barred Owl Fledglings for several weeks (July 2018) at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Barred Owl At Miner’s Cove
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares his experience photographing a Barred Owl in Oklahoma. Learn how he was able to get close to this beautiful bird.
Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Close-up
This photograph of a Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Close-up was taken last July at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I start seeing these birds during June but I haven’t seen any this year and it is already late July. I am wondering if the flood we had back in May had something to do … Read more