A Colorful Encounter with the Painted Bunting

Male Painted Bunting perched on a curved branch against a soft blue sky at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Painted bunting photo from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, plus notes on behavior, habitat, and the settings I used on this trip.

Strange Behavior Of A Immature Red-tailed Hawk

A young Red-tailed Hawk on a tree limb with wings slightly spread.

I watched a young Red-tailed Hawk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge practicing mock attacks on a tree limb. See the photos and learn why.

Male Indigo Bunting Singing After the Rain

Male Indigo Bunting singing from a wet perch after rain at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A male indigo bunting sings after a summer rain at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, a bright wildlife moment I was glad to capture.

Turkey Vulture Behavior: Cooling, Defense, and Adaptation

Was This Turkey Vulture Defecated On

Learn how turkey vulture behavior helps these birds cool down, deter predators, and survive harsh environments through unique adaptations.