Cassin’s Kingbird Regurgitating a Pellet at Black Mesa
I photographed a Cassin’s Kingbird pellet sequence at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma and explain why birds regurgitate pellets.
Bird photography
A Young Common Raven With Brown Feathers Near Black Mesa
I photographed a young Common Raven near Black Mesa in Oklahoma. Its brownish feathers led me to ask a friend about its age.
Downy Woodpecker on a Suet Log After an Arkansas Snow
Downy Woodpecker snow photo from my Arkansas yard, plus wildlife notes, camera settings, and links to my backyard snow bird series.
First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard
Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.
Starting 2026 With Patience and Observation
Starting 2026 with patience and observation, I reflect on lessons from a year in the field and how wildlife continues to shape my approach.
Bonaparte’s Gull Drops a Fish and Quickly Retrieves It
A close look at Bonaparte’s Gull feeding behavior as a gull drops a fish, dives straight down, and retrieves it below Kerr Dam.
American White Pelican Gular Pouch Behavior Explained
An American White Pelican stretches its gular pouch on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, giving a rare look inside this feeding adaptation.
Eastern Bluebird Molt in Arkansas | Fall Feather Renewal
I photographed an Eastern Bluebird Molt on my birdhouse roof in Arkansas this October morning. Learn more in my Wildlife Notes.