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.
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.
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.
Flying Great Blue Heron With a Shad at Charleston City Lake
Heron flying with shad at Charleston City Lake, Arkansas. See the action, plus my gear and settings. Take a look at the photos.
Bald Eagle Resembles a Hood Ornament at Sequoyah NWR
Bald Eagle perched high at Sequoyah NWR, its posture reminded me of a vintage hood ornament. See the photo and my settings.
Great Blue Heron With Wingtip Touching Water
I photographed this Great Blue Heron With Wingtip Touching Water while I was at the Charleston City Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.
Great Blue Heron Fishing Technique: A Cool Way to Catch Fish
Great Blue Heron fishing technique: diving headfirst from a platform to catch fish. Learn more about this bird’s impressive adaptability.
Red-tailed Hawk Standing In Grass
A Red-tailed Hawk stood in roadside grass near Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge while feeding, giving me a brief chance to photograph it.
Juvenile Northern Harrier vs. American Kestrel
I photographed this Juvenile Northern Harrier after it made an American Kestrel leave its perch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.