Copperhead Crossing Asphalt Road
Copperhead Snakes are native to the eastern and central regions of the United States. They are venomous creatures, but they are generally non-aggressive
Wildflower With Spider Eating An Insect
I spotted a spider on this wildflower while walking around with my camera. I was on a county road near the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas.
Male Widow Skimmer Dragonfly
Explore the fascinating behavior of the territorial male widow skimmer dragonfly, photographed in Arkansas near the Ouachita National Forest.
Western Ratsnake Moving Through Pine Needles
Photographing a Western Ratsnake near Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest. Learn about its behavior, diet, and unique winter dens shared with Copperheads.
Male Northern Cardinal
I had the opportunity to photograph a male Northern Cardinal at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. As a wildlife photographer, I usually avoid..
Eastern River Cooter
Back in June 2018, I had the pleasure of photographing an Eastern River Cooter at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. As luck would have it,…
Photographing an Eastern Bluebird Bringing Food to the Nest Box
Photographed a male Eastern Bluebird feeding its young at a nest box in Arkansas. Learn about nest box maintenance, bird behavior, and photography tips.
Photographing a Common Grackle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Common Grackle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about camera settings, grackle behavior, and bird photography tips.
Rough Green Snake Crossing Asphalt Road
Encountered a Rough Green Snake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the species, camera settings, and tips for photographing reptiles.
A Close Encounter with a Northern Cardinal Fledgling
Encountered a Northern Cardinal fledgling on a summer morning in 2017. Learn about fledgling behavior, camera settings, and tips for backyard birding.
Close Encounter with a Western Ratsnake
Photographed a Western Ratsnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the species, camera settings, and tips for photographing snakes.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron with a Crayfish
Photographed a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron catching a crayfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Camera settings, bird behavior, and tips included.
Large Velvet 8 Point Whitetail Buck
I first saw this large 8-point Whitetail Buck in a cornfield at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The cornfield was overhead high…
Eastern Bluebird With Large Spider
In my Arkansas yard, I captured a stunning image of a female Eastern Bluebird with a large spider, which she had collected for her young.
Prairie Lizard Peeking on the Deck at My Arkansas Cabin
Photographed a Prairie Lizard on my deck near the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Camera settings, lizard behavior, and photography tips included.