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.
Bird behavior
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.
Downy Woodpecker’s Birdhouse Inspection
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Downy Woodpecker investigating a birdhouse in my front yard here in Arkansas.
Indigo Bunting Feeding Trick in Johnson Grass
Indigo Bunting feeding trick shows a male bunting bending Johnson grass for seeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.