Grass Spider Web in My Yard
A closer look at the grass spider web in my yard, featuring its funnel design and sheet-like spread over pine needles.
Spiders
Spiders are a diverse and often misunderstood subject for my macro photography. I document their intricate webs and their hunting behaviors. I capture their varied forms and their role as predators. I observe their presence in gardens and natural environments. I aim to show their importance in controlling insect populations and their fascinating adaptations. Their complex lives are a testament to nature’s ingenuity.
A Morning with the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in My Arkansas Yard
The fascinating life of the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in my Arkansas yard, from web-building to catching prey like Yellow Jacket Wasps. Nature at its finest!
The Fascinating World of Wolf Spider Parenting
Discover the world of wolf spider parenting and how these mothers protect and carry their young for survival.
A Crab Spider Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the fascinating world of crab spiders in Oklahoma through a photographer’s encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Six-Spotted Fishing Spider at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Join me at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as I explore the Six-spotted Fishing Spider, sharing insights into its behavior.
Oklahoma Tarantula Sightings Peak in Early Summer
Oklahoma tarantula sightings increase in early summer as males search for mates. Here’s why you’re seeing more of them now.
Eastern Bluebird vs. Wolf Spider: A Surprising Backyard Battle
Witness a Bluebird face off against a spider in an unexpected ground showdown! Learn about Wolf Spider defenses and how they avoid predators like birds.
Orb Weaver Spider on a Mountain Bike Trail
A nature photographer encounters the harmless Spotted Orb-weaver Spider while hiking and captures photos of the spider in its large orb-shaped web.
Garden Spider’s Grasshopper Feast Captured
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about photographing and observing a garden spider catching and eating a grasshopper in its web.
Green Lynx Spider With Egg Sac Spotted!
While doing a photo walk on a utility road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I came across a female Green Lynx Spider working on her egg sac!
Discovering Dewdrop Spiders: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Photographer Steve discovers a Garden Spider and, mistaking kleptoparasitic Dewdrop Spiders for her babies, gains fascinating insights into spider ecology.
Garden Spider Web Repairs at Tuff Pond
A wildlife photography blog post describing witnessing a garden spider repairing its intricate web at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Itsy Bitsy Jumping Spider Buddy
A wildlife photographer tells the story of a jumping spider who has become a friend and keeps him company while he processes photos and writes blog posts.
The Mystery of the White Egg Sac
Fluffy white spider egg sac found on Johnson grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A unique sight for nature lovers and curious minds.
Dragonfly, Spider, And The American Lotus
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing two more captivating photos taken at Reeve’s Slough, located within the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.