A Great Blue Heron’s Feast in Oklahoma
A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s hunting skills, and adaptable diet.
A Chance Coyote Encounter
I photographed a coyote crossing the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and captured the brief encounter from my truck.
Great Blue Heron Lifting Off From An Earthen Dam
I photographed a Great Blue Heron lifting off from the dam at Charleston City Lake in Arkansas, capturing the moment just before flight.
Pied-billed Grebe Holding A Shad By Its Tail
This picture captures a Pied-billed Grebe holding a shad by its tail. With its sturdy bill, the grebe is able to grip the shad securely, making sure its..
Pied-billed Grebe and Reflection at Charleston Lake
See a Pied-billed Grebe reflection captured at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Learn about grebe adaptations and photography tips.
Immature Bald Eagle at Charleston City Lake in Arkansas
Immature bald eagle photographed at Charleston City Lake, Arkansas, with notes on juvenile plumage and the settings I used. Take a look.
Great Blue Heron Taking Off From Deep Water
Great Blue Heron takeoff from deep water at Charleston Lake, Arkansas, plus my settings and truck-window setup. See the full sequence.
Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023
Christy Hargrove came up with the idea for Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2001. She is from Asheville and works at the North Carolina Nature Center.