Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Yawning at Sequoyah Refuge
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron yawning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from an auto tour road on a calm August morning.
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 a Heron Regurgitating a Pellet
Wildlife Photographer shares story and photos of a young Yellow-crowned Night-Heron regurgitating a pellet after eating crawdads.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Success at Sequoyah Refuge
This year has been a good one for me when it comes to photographing the Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Over the years, this has been a difficult bird for me.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher With a Wasp at Sequoyah
Scissor-tailed flycatcher with wasp photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on a July morning.
Stretching Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Sequoyah NWR
These two photos feature a delightful young Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, engaging in an amusing stretching routine after a fulfilling crawdad-catching session.
Osprey on a Towering Nest in Wyoming
Osprey nest in Wyoming photographed near Dubois, with notes on behavior, habitat, and the camera settings used.
Indigo Bunting Feeding Trick in Johnson Grass
Indigo Bunting feeding trick shows a male bunting bending Johnson grass for seeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Up Close with an Arkansas Red-bellied Woodpecker
Arkansas Red-bellied Woodpecker portrait from my Lavaca backyard, photographed at eye level near my bird feeder.