Juvenile Common Grackle With A Beetle
I photographed a juvenile Common Grackle carrying a beetle in my Arkansas yard as it learned to forage after leaving the nest.
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.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Building Starts Again in My Arkansas Yard
Eastern Bluebird nest building begins again as a female carries pine needles to my Arkansas birdhouse after a morning rain.
Rain Crow Perched in the Willows
Rain Crow photos came together when a Yellow-billed Cuckoo landed in the open at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Heron Gular Fluttering at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Gular fluttering helps a Great Blue Heron shed heat on a hot Oklahoma morning near open water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Baby Bluebirds Fledge From My Arkansas Birdhouse
Baby Bluebirds Fledge from my Arkansas birdhouse as all four young leave the nest, reach nearby trees, and ride out rain.
An Eastern Bluebird Removing Ants from the Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird Ant Removal at my Arkansas nest box showed a behavior I had never seen while the adults fed their young.
American Robin With a Head Wound in My Arkansas Yard
I photographed an American Robin in my Arkansas yard with a nasty head wound, missing feathers, and otherwise normal foraging behavior.
House Sparrow at My Bluebird Nest Box
A House Sparrow entered my bluebird nest box, creating a tense moment before the Eastern Bluebird parents returned.