Great Blue Heron Rejects Prey
A wildlife photographer describes an unusual observation of a Great Blue Heron catching but then releasing a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Bird photography
A Perched Male Red-winged Blackbird
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Red-winged Blackbird at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Singing
I was thrilled to capture some photos of a beautiful Scissor-tailed Flycatcher during a recent trip to 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.
Prothonotary Warbler Near An Owl
Captured a Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A fleeting moment during a Barred Owl shoot.
Double-crested Cormorant With Catfish
Double-crested Cormorant with catfish at Sequoyah NWR. Patient setup from vehicle led to close-up photos of bird feeding behavior.
Young Bald Eagle In A Dead Cottonwood Tree
Witness a remarkable close-up with a young bald eagle in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Horned Owl With A Pied-billed Grebe
One Great Horned Owl passed what looked to be the head of a Pied-billed Grebe to its mate before flying deeper into the woods.
Capturing the Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s Elusive Red Spot
Capturing the Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s red spot near a bird feeder in Arkansas. Shot details, gear, and tips for photographing this elusive bird.
Great Blue Heron With A Shad
Photographing a Great Blue Heron with a shad at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Captured with a Canon 7D and 500mm lens.
Birds In The Snow Here In Arkansas
Photograph birds in the snow with these tips and gear details. See stunning shots of sparrows and blackbirds captured in Arkansas.
Red-breasted Nuthatch On A Log
This Red-breasted Nuthatch was a pleasant visitor to my yard in Lavaca, Arkansas. I captured this image on February 10, 2011, near my bird feeder while sitting outside with my camera setup. These birds are always a joy to photograph because of their striking plumage and their quick, acrobatic movements. The Setup To get this … Read more
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.
Bald Eagle Fishing at Booneville Lake
Bald Eagle captures a fish at Booneville Lake, Arkansas. Photographed with a Canon EOS 7D and 500mm lens. Details on gear and technique shared.
A Great Blue Heron With A Small Shad
Great Blue Heron catching a shad at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Captured with Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon 100-400mm lens.