Kerr Reservoir photography: A Winter Bird Paradise
Discover Robert S. Kerr Reservoir for winter bird photography. Learn to capture stunning action shots of Double-crested Cormorants and more.
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.
A Great Blue Heron Grooming
Discover the beauty of Great Blue Herons with fun facts, photography tips, and why protecting their wetland habitats matters.
Heron Catches Two Shad at Once
See the Great Blue Heron’s fishing skills at Horton Slough! Stunning wildlife photography captures its hunting prowess in action.
Great Blue Heron Catching Shad In Horton Slough
A wildlife photographer recounts returning to Oklahoma to photograph a Great Blue Heron catching shad, capturing the impressive hunting skills of this bird.
Capturing the Grace of a Great Blue Heron at Horton Slough
A wildlife photographer describes photographing a Great Blue Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, capturing a up-close encounter.
Male Hooded Merganser on an Arkansas Pond
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Hooded Merganser duck while it briefly visited a small pond in Arkansas one winter.
Capturing the American White Pelican Feeding On A Minnow
A first-hand account of witnessing and photographing an American White Pelican fishing and swallowing minnows whole at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma.
American White Pelican Portrait
In May 2019, I had the opportunity to visit the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and capture a stunning photo of an American White Pelican.