Eastern Bluebird Snags Mid-Transforming Crane Fly
Witness a strange bird feeding in Arkansas! See photos and learn how an Eastern Bluebird caught a crane fly mid-emergence from its larval stage.
Insects
The Buzz Around My New Meadow Sage (Salvia Lyrical Blues)
Wildlife photographer shares photos of the pollinator party happening around new Meadow Sage plants, with an unexpected nibbler – a baby rabbit!
Zebra Swallowtail Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly, its distinct black and white stripes, seasonal variations, and its place among the many swallowtail species.
Mystery Moth Cocoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Empty moth cocoon at Sequoyah Refuge ignites quest to ID local moths! Discover their amazing transformations & why they’re nature’s tiny heroes.
A Late Season Common Buckeye Butterfly at Sequoyah NWR
An unusual November sighting of a Common Buckeye butterfly in Oklahoma, discussing why this sighting is uncommon and what might explain its late flight period.
A Fly’s Breakfast – Observing a Housefly’s Meal
A wildlife photographer happens upon a common housefly eating its breakfast on a fishing pier and takes the opportunity to photograph the overlooked insect.
The Dew-Covered Robber Fly: Nature’s Little Thief
See an incredible photo of a Robber Fly perched on a dew covered blade of grass and learn why these aerial insect hunters are called robber flies.
Encounter with the Hickory Horned Devil
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his exciting encounter with a Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest.
Dew-Covered Damselfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A nature photographer describes encountering and photographing a damselfly covered in dew during an early morning walk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Remarkable Life Span of Cicadas in Arkansas
Explore the remarkable life span of cicadas in Arkansas, from years underground to their brief but buzzing adult stage.
Wasp Nest Along the Road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I came across an interesting sight – a group of paper wasps constructing a nest in a tree near the road.
Close Encounter with the Tobacco Hornworm
Explore the world of the Tobacco Hornworm and its transformation into the Carolina Sphinx Moth. Discover the wonders of wildlife photography in Arkansas.
Mating Grasshoppers Covered in Morning Dew
Today I want to showcase this shot I captured of two mating grasshoppers, with the one on top covered in morning dew.
Spotting a Horsefly at the Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a large horsefly while doing a photo walk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Encountering an Unidentified Chrysalis
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes finding an unknown chrysalis during a photo walk at Sequoyah NWR, which he believes is a Viceroy butterfly.