Cormorant Fishing Techniques
My experience photographing Double-crested Cormorants diving and catching fish at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Includes information about Cormorants.
Bird behavior
A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch
A nature photographer describes capturing images of a Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg, a posture many birds adopt to conserve body heat in cold weather.
American White Pelican’s Graceful Landing
Experience a majestic scene as an American White Pelican spreads its immense wings during a graceful landing on Oklahoma’s Sally Jones Lake.
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
Witness a male Indigo Bunting as he ingeniously obtains seeds from the towering Johnson grass. Nature’s brilliance never ceases to amaze me!
The Journey of a Red-bellied Woodpecker Fledgling
Today, I bring you an update on the Red-bellied Woodpecker fledgling’s progress, shedding light on its remarkable transformation and newfound confidence.
Tufted Titmouse’s Triumph Over House Sparrows
Discover the gripping tale of the Tufted Titmouse’s struggle against House Sparrow intrusion in their nesting territory.
Bluebirds and Tufted Titmice Grace My Birdhouse
Witness the captivating nesting habits of Eastern Bluebirds and Tufted Titmice in my backyard birdhouse.
Exploring Red-Bellied Woodpecker Nesting
Experience the wonder of Red-bellied Woodpeckers nesting, from feeding their young to captivating bird feeder interactions.
Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit
Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!
Witnessing a Bald Eagle Drying Off
Encounter a Bald Eagle drying its wings at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn why Bald Eagles spread their wings to dry.
Great Blue Heron Catches Two Crayfish
Great Blue Heron drops two crayfish after catching them at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Unique behavior captured from a pickup window.
Great Blue Heron Behavior: A Fascinating Wildlife Moment
Discover Great Blue Heron behavior at Charleston Lake—why they avoid water when relieving themselves and how this instinct aids survival.
An Unusually Large Pellet Regurgitation by a Green Heron
Photographed a Green Heron regurgitating a large pellet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about this unique behavior and its significance.