Dickcissel Nesting Habits at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a female Dickcissel building a nest in tall prairie grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Birdwatching
Blue Jay Sunbathing in My Yard
I photographed a Blue Jay sunbathing in my Arkansas yard and explain why birds use sunlight to maintain feathers and control parasites.
Encountering Lark Sparrows at the Wichita Mountains
Lark Sparrows at the Wichita Mountains made a great subject, especially one posing with a grasshopper in its bill.
Encountering Turkeys at the Wichita Mountains
Photographing Rio Grande turkeys at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, including a hen with poults and tips for spotting them.
The Bobwhites of the Wichita Mountains Refuge
I photographed Northern Bobwhites at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and share why they thrive in this unique Oklahoma habitat.
The Charming Red-bellied Woodpecker: A Close Encounter
The vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker, its habitat, behavior, and tips for photographing these delightful birds in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Downy Woodpecker Fledgling Feeding
I photographed a downy woodpecker fledgling being fed in my yard and watched a close moment of parental care.
Downy Woodpecker Fledglings Arrive in My Yard
I finally photographed downy woodpecker fledglings in my yard as they visited the feeder and showed off fresh young plumage.