Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Eating A Viceroy Butterfly
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Eating Butterfly photographed from the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
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.
Little Blue Heron Sighting at SNWR
During my visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on April 18, I had the pleasure of encountering a Little Blue Heron at Miner’s Cove.
American Robin Takes a Dip
I discovered some interesting facts about American Robins and their bathing habits. Did you know that they often prefer bathing in open areas, like lawns…
Thirsty Cedar Waxwings Take Over My Birdbath
As a Wildlife Photographer, I was thrilled to have a large flock of Cedar Waxwings visit my birdbath in Arkansas for several days last week. It was a rare…
Great Egret Feasting on Crayfish
I had an amazing opportunity to capture a Great Egret tossing and devouring a crayfish that it had caught in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.