An Immature Female Summer Tanager in My Arkansas Yard
I spotted an immature female Summer Tanager perched in my Arkansas yard oak tree and finally got the shot after weeks of trying.
Steel-blue Cricket Hunter Wasp With Cricket
The fascinating Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp in Arkansas, a stunning predator with a vital role in pollination and natural pest control.
Deer and the Fields of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a white-tailed deer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge where unfarmed fields create vital habitat for Oklahoma wildlife.
The Silver-Spotted Skipper at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Silver-spotted Skipper encounter at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma, plus quick ID tips and the camera settings I used for the shot.
Leopard Frog Migration on Oklahoma Roads
Leopard frog migration can flood Oklahoma roads in August at Sequoyah NWR. Here’s what I saw, plus safe driving tips.
Yellowjacket Nest Building: A Close Encounter on My Deck
Yellowjacket nest building up close on my deck rail, plus the simple photo setup I used to freeze the moment in sharp detail.
The Fascinating World of Mourning Dove Fledglings
Discover the hidden world of Mourning Dove fledglings: rapid growth, devoted parental care, and remarkable adaptability in this backyard bird species.
Encountering White-Tailed Deer at Mount Magazine State Park
Mount Magazine deer encounter: a doe and fawn wandered past my campsite at Arkansas’s highest peak, giving me a tender moment to photograph.