Carolina Chickadee feeding at my Arkansas nest box
A Carolina Chickadee feeding its young at my Ouachita Mountains nest box on a cool May morning. Join me for the story and photo 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.
Rio Grande Turkey Flapping Its Wings at Wichita Mountains
Rio Grande Turkey Display from Doris Campground, with notes on spring behavior, wing-flapping, feather detail, and Canon R5 settings.
Great Egret Near Miner’s Cove
I photographed this Great Egret near Miner’s Cove, which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Great Blue Heron Tossing Tadpole
A Great Blue Heron tossing a tadpole reveals feeding behavior and timing during a spring hunt at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
American Robin At Fort Smith National Historic Site
I photographed this American Robin while hiking the trails at the Fort Smith National Historic Site here in Arkansas.
Carolina Wren
During a recent nature walk near the train tracks at the Fort Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas, I had the pleasure of photographing a Carolina Wren.
Northern Mockingbird At Fort Smith National Historic Site
I photographed this Northern Mockingbird while hiking the trails at the Fort Smith National Historic Site here in Arkansas. I was hand-holding my camera.
Turkey Vulture Perched In Tree
This Turkey Vulture perched in a tree was photographed at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.