Blue Jay Sunbathing in My Yard

Blue Jay sunbathing on the ground with wings spread in the sun

I photographed a Blue Jay sunbathing in my Arkansas yard and explain why birds use sunlight to maintain feathers and control parasites.

A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Bumblebee mimic robber fly (Laphria) perched on a leaf at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Discover a photographer’s exciting encounter with a Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about this insect.