A Blue Jay Soaking Up the Rays
A wildlife photographer blogs about witnessing a Blue Jay sunbathing in their yard and explains why birds engage in this behavior.
Bird behavior
The Curious Case of the Grackle’s Sumac Rubdown
A first-hand account of witnessing Common Grackles anting with sumac berries at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Great Blue Heron Struggling
Watch a Great Blue Heron struggle with a too-large sunfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A lesson in nature’s challenges.
Barred Owl Hunting In A Roadside Ditch
Discover the Barred Owl’s diverse diet, including crayfish, and learn how their meals can even change feather color. Tips for spotting owls at wildlife refuges.
Immature White-crowned Sparrow
A blog post about photographing and identifying an immature White-crowned Sparrow in my backyard in Arkansas, along with facts about their plumage.
Great Blue Heron Taking Fish To Shore
Great Blue Heron swallows a large Freshwater Drum at City Lake, Arkansas. See this impressive wildlife moment captured in detail.
American Robin With Beak In Gopher Mound
Robin sticks full beak in gopher mound seeking insects while photographer sets up to capture bluebirds.
Eastern Kingbird Regurgitating a Pellet
Eastern Kingbird regurgitating a pellet, captured in a rare moment of eye contact during this natural behavior.