Great Egret Swallowing A Crappie
I photographed a Great Egret swallowing a Crappie at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during a rare, fast-moving hunting moment.
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.
Witnessing a Great Blue Heron’s Daring Fishing Feat
Witness a Great Blue Heron’s surprising swimming technique to catch prey at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Heron Spearing A Sunfish In Deep Water
It was here that I was able to capture a stunning photo of a Great Blue Heron spearing a sunfish in deep water. I parked on the side of the auto tour road at…
Great Blue Heron Getting Low to Hunt Fish
I photographed a Great Blue Heron crouching low in the water as it carefully hunted fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Heron With A Large Sunfish
Wow! I spotted a Great Blue Heron with a large sunfish in its bill. I quickly adjusted my camera settings and clicked the shutter.
Eastern Whip-poor-will Feigning Injury
Eastern Whip-poor-will feigning injury on a branch, blending into its woodland habitat in Arkansas. Rare sighting of this elusive, nocturnal bird.
Snowy Egret With Shad
I recently took a photo of a Snowy Egret holding a shad at Lock and Dam 13 in Barling, Arkansas. The bird was standing on the rocks against the dam,…
Young Bald Eagle
Capturing a young Bald Eagle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge requires patience. See my encounter and photography approach for this bird.