Red-bellied Woodpecker on Suet After an Arkansas Snow
Red-bellied woodpecker clings to my weathered suet log after an Arkansas snowstorm, a bright flash of red against the white.
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.
Male Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow in My Arkansas Yard
Male northern cardinal glowing red against fresh snow in my Arkansas yard. See the photos, settings, and beanbag setup from the deck rail.
Female Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow, Arkansas Yard
Female northern cardinal photos from my Arkansas yard after a fresh snow, plus the exact settings and beanbag setup. See the full set.
Harris’s Sparrow Feeding in Fresh Arkansas Snow
Harris’s sparrow feeding in fresh Arkansas snow. I photographed it from my deck with a beanbag and long lens. See the shots.
American Goldfinch at My Feeder After Arkansas Snow
American goldfinch at my Arkansas feeder after the first snow. See the winter look, behavior, and my deck setup and settings.
First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard
Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.
American White Pelican Trying to Rob a Cormorant
An American White Pelican rushes a Double-crested Cormorant, but the cormorant swallows the fish in time at Charleston Lake.
Juvenile Bald Eagle Flight Gallery at Charleston Lake
A photo gallery of a juvenile Bald Eagle banking over Charleston Lake in Arkansas, captured in warm morning light during a winter outing.