Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit
Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!
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.
Prothonotary Warbler Eating a Dragonfly at Sequoyah NWR
Prothonotary Warbler eating a dragonfly at Sequoyah NWR, photographed from my pickup as it stripped wings before feeding.
The Bald Eagle’s Pooping Pose
Bald Eagle Pooping Pose captured at Sequoyah NWR after a wet eagle dried its feathers beside the auto tour road.
Bald Eagle Drying Off at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Bald Eagle Drying Off at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge after a likely plunge into the Arkansas River while hunting for fish.
Eastern Meadowlark With a Tasty Treat
Eastern Meadowlark with a tasty treat, photographed through a fence at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
My First Clay-colored Sparrow at Sunnymede Park
I photographed my first Clay-colored Sparrow at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith after following up on a local bird sighting.
Unusual Red-winged Blackbird at Sunnymede Park
Unusual Red-winged Blackbird with brown streaks and dull wing patches photographed at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
A Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Its Cricket Feast
One of the Scissor-tailed Flycatchers I encountered was feasting on a juicy cricket, presenting a remarkable opportunity for me to get photos of the bird…