Brown Thrasher With Beetle
Brown Thrasher With Beetle shows a yard bird carrying food to a hidden fledgling in a nearby thicket on a spring morning.
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.
Tree Swallow Resting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a Tree Swallow resting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and share the camera settings I used to capture this moment.
Dickcissel Singing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Dickcissel singing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from my pickup along the auto tour road.
Prothonotary Warbler Building a Nest
Prothonotary Warbler nesting activity near Sally Jones Lake shows this cavity-nesting bird building in a dead tree.
Prothonotary Warbler With Spider
Capturing a Prothonotary Warbler feeding on a spider at Sequoyah NWR shows the beauty and importance of preserving natural habitats.
Red-winged Blackbird Territorial Display
Witness the captivating territorial display of the Red-winged Blackbird at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn the science behind the show.
Barred Owl Returns for a Close-Up at Sequoyah
Barred owl close-up at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge after a patient roadside wait on a clear April morning in Oklahoma.
Hovering Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
See a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in action! This blog post features a photo of a flycatcher hovering near Sequoyah’s Auto Tour Road and Tuff Boat Ramp.