Three-toed Box Turtle Close-up
I had the pleasure of capturing a remarkable close-up photo of a Three-Toed Box Turtle during my visit to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Three-toed Box Turtle Walking On Rocks
Presented here is an image I captured of a Three-toed Box Turtle as it sauntered across a cluster of rocks. These rocks are now commonplace on the tour road…
Great Blue Heron With Neck Extended
Great Blue Heron hunting at Miner’s Cove, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Observing its patient prey scan amidst cottonwood fluff.
Whitetail Buck Walking Past Me
I photographed this Whitetail Buck walking past me while parked on the tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. He didn’t pay me any attention because he was watching a couple of Whitetail Does that just crossed in front of me. The Does crossed the tour road heading into an area they … Read more
Whitetail Buck Sticking Tongue Out
At the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I captured an amusing moment when a Whitetail Buck stuck its tongue out, and I was able to snap a few…
Timber Rattlesnake
In April of 2015, during one of my walks on a road near the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas, I came upon a Timber Rattlesnake. It was an exciting moment…
Swamp Rabbit With Deer Fly
I photographed this Swamp Rabbit with a Deer Fly on its nose near my cabin in the Ouachita Mountains here in Arkansas.
Dickcissel Singing From Vine
Photographed a singing Dickcissel at Sequoyah NWR in May. Fewer birds this year, but hopeful for their return. Learn about their habits, nesting, and migration.
Eastern Bluebird Ready To Fledge
I photographed this Eastern Bluebird nestling on June 26th. I started photographing them on the 21st and I skipped the 25th so I photographed them for 4 days for an hour or two in the mornings. I stop when the nestlings start looking out of the nest box like this one is in my photo. … Read more
Fecal Sac Being Removed
Let’s delve into the mysterious world of the Eastern Bluebird and their fascinating fecal sac extraction process. Observe, as a male Eastern Bluebird…
Eastern Bluebird Feeding Nestling
I photographed this female Eastern Bluebird getting ready to feed one of her young at a nest box in my yard. I’m not sure what mom has in her beak. It looks like a large ant or a wasp without wings. I wasn’t fast enough to photograph Mom placing the meal in its mouth. I … Read more
My Eastern Bluebird Photography Setup
In this blog post, we will explore the techniques and strategies I employ to photograph the Eastern Bluebirds, while respecting their delicate habitat.
An Eastern Bluebird with a Caterpillar in Arkansas
Photographed a male Eastern Bluebird feeding its chicks in Arkansas. Learn about nest box care, bird behavior, and photography tips for bluebirds.
A Ouachita Map Turtle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Captured an Ouachita Map Turtle basking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about turtle behavior, photography tips, and camera settings used.
A Cottontail Rabbit at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Cottontail Rabbit foraging at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge before the 2019 flood. Learn about rabbit behavior and photography tips.