Garden Spider’s Grasshopper Feast Captured
I photographed a garden spider wrapping a grasshopper in silk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how and why these orb-weavers hunt.
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.
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.
Tarantulas in Arkansas: A Close Encounter Near My Cabin
The fascinating world of Arkansas tarantulas, their habitat, hunting habits, and behavior, as I share my recent encounter near the Ouachita National Forest.