Pied-billed Grebe and Reflection at Charleston Lake
See a Pied-billed Grebe reflection captured at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Learn about grebe adaptations and photography tips.
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.
Immature Bald Eagle at Charleston City Lake in Arkansas
Immature bald eagle photographed at Charleston City Lake, Arkansas, with notes on juvenile plumage and the settings I used. Take a look.
Great Blue Heron Taking Off From Deep Water
Great Blue Heron takeoff from deep water at Charleston Lake, Arkansas, plus my settings and truck-window setup. See the full sequence.
Snow Goose Landing in a Sequoyah Field
Snow goose landing at Sequoyah Refuge, Oklahoma. What I saw, what it means, and how I shot it. See the photo and notes.
Downy Woodpecker With Beetle
Downy woodpecker beetle moment at Sequoyah NWR, plus what I watched and how I shot it with my long lens. See the photo and notes.
American Black Vulture Portrait
The American Black Vulture’s vital role in nature, its unique features, and its behavior through an up-close encounter in Oklahoma.
Pied-billed Grebe Handling a Shad at Charleston Lake
A Pied-billed Grebe handles and swallows a shad at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, showing how this small diving bird manages its prey.
Red-winged Blackbird Flock In Flight
Winter flocks of Red-winged blackbirds in flight sweep across Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during the non-breeding season.