Juvenile Five-lined Skink on a Log
A juvenile five-lined skink flashes its blue tail on a fallen log during my nature walk in Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains.
Young Cottonmouth Along a Refuge Service Road
I photographed a young cottonmouth along a service road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and kept a safe distance.
Rough Green Snake With a Dark Spot
I photographed a rough green snake with a dark spot on its head while it crossed a road in Arkansas’s Ouachita National Forest.
Northern Diamond-backed Watersnake on a Log
I photographed a watersnake on a log at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, with a dragonfly perched just below the snake.
Possible Cobweb Disease on a Forest Mushroom
I photographed possible cobweb disease on a mushroom in Arkansas, with white, web-like growth across its brown cap and nearby leaves.
Great Blue Heron Regaining Balance
I photographed a heron regaining balance after a missed strike at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, using its wings to steady itself.
Whitetail Buck Reaching For Leaf
A wildlife photography blog post about capturing a young white-tailed buck reaching for leaves in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Great Blue Heron With Green Sunfish
A wildlife photographer describes getting the perfect shot of a great blue heron with a fresh catch in its beak early one morning.