A Glimpse of the Chipping Sparrow in My Arkansas Backyard
The Chipping Sparrow is a familiar sight in my backyard here in Lavaca, Arkansas. These charming little birds are frequent visitors.
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.
Dark-eyed Junco On Driftwood
This Dark-eyed Junco was at my bird feeder that I have in my yard here in Arkansas. Driftwood makes a great perch for photographing birds. I mounted my camera and lens on a tripod, and I was sitting in my yard near the bird feeder. Gear: Camera: Canon EOS 7D Lens: Canon EF100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L Technical: … Read more
Chipping Sparrow On A Whitetail Shed Antler
This Chipping Sparrow was at my bird feeder that I have in my yard here in Arkansas. I have Whitetail shed antlers in my yard for the wildlife to chew. I mounted my camera and lens on a tripod and I was sitting in my yard near the bird feeder. Gear: Camera: Canon EOS 1D … Read more
Brown-headed Cowbird At My Bird Feeder
This Brown-headed Cowbird was at my bird feeder that I have in my yard here in Arkansas.
Dark-eyed Junco On The Tip Of A Shed Antler
A Dark-eyed Junco that I photographed near my bird feeder that I have in my yard here in Arkansas. It is perched on the tip of a Whitetail shed antler. I have lots of birds that show up in the winter to my bird feeder. My camera and lens are on a tripod and I … Read more
Capturing the Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s Elusive Red Spot
Ruby-crowned Kinglet flashes its red crown from a shed antler near my Lavaca, Arkansas feeder, caught in warm morning light.
Great Blue Heron With A Shad
Photographing a Great Blue Heron with a shad at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Captured with a Canon 7D and 500mm lens.
Northern Cardinal On A Cold Winter Day
Male northern cardinal photographed in Arkansas snow, perched near my feeder. Gear, settings, and winter bird tips from the yard.