A Cardinal Couple Visits the Feeder
Observe the lively Northern Cardinals that make their home in Arkansas, from their nesting habits to their status as a state symbol.
Bird photography
Great Blue Heron Poised For Take-off
Catch a glimpse of a majestic Great Blue Heron about to take flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Observing American Coots: A Photographer’s Perspective
Explore the fascinating world of American Coots! This blog post dives into the potential variations in their behavior across different geographical locations.
Inca Doves Visit My Yard in Arkansas
A surprising visit from four Inca Doves in my yard in Arkansas, with facts about their range, habitat, appearance, behavior, and conservation status.
Identifying a Mysterious Hawk – Red-tailed or Krider’s?
Join me in unraveling the identity of a mysterious hawk photographed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge – is it a Red-tailed, Krider’s or hybrid?
Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post
A blog post describing how I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.
Photographing Birds in My Backyard After an Arkansas Snowfall – Part 2
Part two of a photo blog series capturing images of birds visiting a backyard bird feeder in Arkansas after a snowfall.
Photographing Birds in My Yard After Arkansas Snowfall
A blog post describing the birds photographed in my yard after a snowfall in Arkansas, including woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouse, and nuthatches.
The Junco with the Snowball
A whimsical blog post about witnessing a Dark-eyed Junco making a snowball, sparking imaginative stories about the plucky bird seeking snowball revenge.
Close-up Photos of a Great Blue Heron
Sharing close-up photos of a Great Blue Heron standing on a fishing pier in the early morning, discussing why herons are attracted to piers at that time of day.
Cormorant Fishing Techniques
My experience photographing Double-crested Cormorants diving and catching fish at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Includes information about Cormorants.
Northern Harrier Near Kerr Dam
An account of spotting and photographing a female Northern Harrier while walking along the Arkansas River below the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma.
White-crowned Sparrow in the Morning Light
A wildlife photographer shares how he takes pictures of White-crowned Sparrows and other small birds by waiting patiently at his favorite wildlife refuge.
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.
Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a Killdeer, an elegant yet hardy member of the plover family, while visiting a Wildlife Refuge.