The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display
Why killdeer raise and flash their tails, including predator distraction, territorial signals, and social behavior.
Bird behavior
Dark-eyed Junco With Snowball
I watched a Dark-eyed Junco fuss with a tiny snowball in my backyard, a playful winter moment that felt like a small bit of magic.
Great Blue Heron’s One-Legged Stance
Why Great Blue Herons often stand on one leg, including heat conservation, resting behavior, and how this posture benefits long-legged birds.
Why Double-crested Cormorants Catch and Release Fish
Why cormorants catch and release fish observed in the wild, with possible explanations based on behavior, prey size, and feeding efficiency.
Double-crested Cormorant Fishing Techniques
I photographed Double-crested Cormorant fishing at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, capturing the bird surfacing with a freshly caught fish.
A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch
A Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg shows how birds conserve body heat during cold weather at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
American White Pelican Landing at Sally Jones Lake
Watch an American White Pelican landing on Sally Jones Lake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A close look at flight control and behavior.
Encountering a Great Egret as Nature Awakens
See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.