Watching Doves on the Gravel Road
A wildlife photographer shares images and reflections on photographing Mourning Doves spotted along the gravel road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Encountering the Magnificent Green Heron
Recently, I had the opportunity to photograph a Green Heron, at Minor's Cove, nestled within the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Vibrant Prothonotary Warbler of Sequoyah
Spotting the brilliant, golden-yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is a highlight for any visitor.
Was This Turkey Vulture Defecated On
I’m wondering if another Turkey Vulture defecated on this bird.
I read some Turkey Vultures will defecate on their legs when they get too warm in the summer months. They call this urohidrosis, and it accomplishes two things: it cools the skin on the legs and it “sterilizes” the skin against bacteria because the pH is so acidic.
I was walking one of the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge service roads when I spotted this Turkey Vulture. I was hand-holding my camera and lens.
Gear:
- Camera: Canon EOS 7D
- Lens: Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date & Time Taken: January 17, 2013 (10:42 A.M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 320
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Focal Length: 500 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
Bald Eagle Grabs Fish
I photographed this Bald Eagle grabbing a fish while I was at Booneville Lake here in Arkansas. This is a great lake to view and photograph Bald Eagles in the winter.
I had my camera and lens mounted on a tripod and I was set up near the edge of the lake.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS 7D
- Lens: Canon EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Technical:
- Location: Booneville Lake, Logan County (Arkansas)
- Date Taken: January 26, 2014
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f7.1
- Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 640
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: -2/3
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Focal Length: 500 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4