Capturing a Curious Common Grackle
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a young Common Grackle displaying vibrant iridescent plumage and a watchful, curious nature.
Bird Watching
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.
The Anatomy of a Scavenger: The Feet of Black Vultures
A wildlife photographer takes photos of a Black Vulture’s feet and analyzes how they reveal the bird’s adaptation for walking and scavenging carrion.
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.
Red-bellied Woodpecker On Driftwood
I was excited to have a vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker visit my backyard bird habitat in Arkansas. Learn more about this colorful woodpecker species.
Majestic Juvenile Bald Eagle In Flight
A wildlife photographer captures majestic photos of a young Bald Eagle in flight over the fields at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Juvenile Bald Eagle at Sequoyah Refuge
Captured a juvenile Bald Eagle in golden morning light at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A glimpse of nature’s majesty in winter.
A Deer Watching a Crow in the Trees
White-tailed Deer can look up for predator awareness, environmental scanning, and hunter detection. Learn why some deer watch the trees above.
Rio Grande Turkeys Strutting at Wichita Mountains
Rio Grande Turkeys strutting through Doris Campground offer ideal spring photo ops in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains.
American White Pelican Landing In Suds
An American White Pelican lands in foamy waters near an Oklahoma dam, drawn by winter shad die-off. Captured with a 500mm lens.
Great Blue Heron With a Fresh Catch
Great Blue Heron with a fresh catch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Post-hunting season means better photo opportunities.
Bald Eagle Standing On Floating Log
Witnessing a bald eagle swoop down from a cottonwood tree to search a log in the Arkansas River while at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Great Blue Heron Grooming
Discover the beauty of Great Blue Herons with fun facts, photography tips, and why protecting their wetland habitats matters.
Male Hooded Merganser on an Arkansas Pond
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Hooded Merganser duck while it briefly visited a small pond in Arkansas one winter.