Barred Owl Eating Crayfish in Tree
Watch a Barred Owl eating a crayfish in a tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with photos and insights into its hunting 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.
Great Egret Regurgitating Crayfish at Sequoyah Refuge
Watch a Great Egret regurgitating crayfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and learn why this natural behavior is important.
Yellow-crowned Night-Herons Return to Sequoyah NWR
I was finally rewarded with a sighting of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and was able to get this photo.
Great Blue Heron Drops Two Crayfish
A Great Blue Heron with two crayfish hesitates before dropping both back into the water at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Tree Swallows at Miner’s Cove
Tree Swallows at Miner’s Cove circled a dead tree while I photographed them from my truck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Running on Water: Pied-billed Grebe in Flight
Pied-billed Grebe in flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured as it ran across the water before taking off.
My First Scissor-tailed Flycatcher of 2023
I photographed my first Scissor-tailed Flycatcher of 2023 on a cornstalk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Female Eastern Bluebird Peeking From Her Birdhouse
A female Eastern Bluebird peeks from her Arkansas birdhouse and reminds me to give nesting birds the quiet space they need.