Five-lined Skink in Arkansas: A Springtime Wildlife Encounter
Spotted a Five-lined Skink in Arkansas! See how I captured this springtime sign of life in the Ouachita Mountains.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Delve into “Reptiles & Amphibians” with this category. Learn about snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders. Discover their habitats, behaviors, and unique traits. Find tips for observing or photographing these creatures. It’s perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore wetlands, forests, and deserts for sightings.
Land Snail on a Leaf Along an Arkansas Forest Road
Land snail on leaf moments can be easy to miss. This Arkansas encounter shows how a tiny snail turned into a favorite autumn photo.
Helping Turtles Cross Roads Safely
Helping turtles cross roads safely starts with watching traffic, following their direction, and knowing when handling is not worth the risk.
Juvenile Five-lined Skink on a Log
A juvenile five-lined skink flashes its blue tail on a fallen log during my nature walk in Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains.
Young Cottonmouth Along a Refuge Service Road
I photographed a young cottonmouth along a service road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and kept a safe distance.
Rough Green Snake With a Dark Spot
I photographed a rough green snake with a dark spot on its head while it crossed a road in Arkansas’s Ouachita National Forest.
Northern Diamond-backed Watersnake on a Log
I photographed a watersnake on a log at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, with a dragonfly perched just below the snake.
Arkansas Yard Yields Dwarf American Toad Encounter
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a Dwarf American Toad near his cabin in the Ouachita National Forest of Arkansas.