Great Blue Heron Trying To Balance With Fish
This Great Blue Heron was funny to watch. It kept trying to use a log that was floating in the water.
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-tailed Hawk Fledgling In Mulberry Tree
I was parked in front of a Mulberry Tree located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. This Red-tailed Hawk fledgling landed on a branch in front of me.
Indigo Bunting At The Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
Arkansas Indigo Bunting photographed near Fort Smith feeders, with notes on low light, habitat, and handheld 500mm work.
Great Egret With Crayfish
This Great Egret with Crayfish was hunting in a ditch on the tour road (Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge), and it didn’t seem to care that I was parked across the road from it. Several people drove by, and it continued to stay in the ditch near the road. These birds don’t do this very often, … Read more
Great Blue Heron Sunning Itself
I photographed a Great Blue Heron sunning itself on a cool April morning at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It is neat how they droop their wings like this. How I Got The Shot: Great Blue Heron Sunning Itself I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the … Read more
American Robin Fledgling
This American Robin Fledgling was in my yard here in Arkansas. I have Robins that nest in my trees every year. How I Got The Shot: I got close while hand-holding my camera and lens. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS Technical: Location: Lavaca (Arkansas) Date … Read more
Goslings With Mom
I was walking a trail around Wells Lake (Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center) when I spotted a pair of Goslings with their mom. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS Technical: I was hand-holding my camera and lens. Location: Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature … Read more
Great Blue Heron Catching Sunfish
Watch a Great Blue Heron catching sunfish at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge, showcasing nature’s dramatic moments through wildlife photography.