A Funny Moment With A Tree Swallow
Tree Swallow photo from Sunnymede Park, showing a funny open-mouthed moment on a barbed wire fence in morning light.
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.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Sunnymede Park
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher photographed at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas, while perched on a tall weed.
Red-bellied Woodpecker with Almond at My Feeder
Red-bellied Woodpecker with Almond at my Lavaca feeder after I switched from sunflower seeds to raw almonds for a better view.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Feeder Surprise at My Lavaca Yard
A Ruby-throated Hummingbird showed up at my new feeder in Lavaca, Arkansas before I even had it hung. Here’s how I got the shot.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Eating A Viceroy Butterfly
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Eating Butterfly photographed from the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Brown Thrasher in My Arkansas Yard
Brown Thrasher in Arkansas, photographed from my deck as spring birds searched my Lavaca yard and perched in a dwarf pear tree.
Eastern Bluebirds Eat Fecal Sacs
Eastern Bluebirds fecal sacs show how adult birds keep nests clean while caring for young near Lavaca, Arkansas.
Baby Eastern Bluebird Peeking From a Birdhouse
Baby Eastern Bluebird peeks from a Lavaca birdhouse as its parents continue feeding and caring for the young.