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Charleston City Lake Birds on a Cold Morning

January 3, 2026 by Steve Creek
Immature Bald Eagle in flight over Charleston City Lake

A cold morning with Charleston City Lake birds, including bald eagles, cormorants, and a great blue heron in Arkansas.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Arkansas Wildlife, bald eagle, bird flight, birds in flight, Charleston City Lake, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Immature Bald Eagle, winter bird photography 1 Comment

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Mature Bald Eagle Soars Over Lake at Sunrise

January 26, 2026February 7, 2023 by Steve Creek
Mature bald eagle flying low over Charleston City Lake in Arkansas at sunrise

Mature bald eagle gliding low over Charleston City Lake at sunrise, plus the settings I used to freeze the flight.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagle, Charleston, Charleston City Lake, Mature

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Pied-billed Grebe Holding A Shad By Its Tail

January 19, 2026January 25, 2023 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe holding a shad by the tail on the surface of Charleston Lake in Arkansas

This picture captures a Pied-billed Grebe holding a shad by its tail. With its sturdy bill, the grebe is able to grip the shad securely, making sure its..

Categories Bird Photography Tags Charleston, Charleston City Lake, Pied-billed Grebe, Podilymbus podiceps

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Pied-billed Grebe and Reflection at Charleston Lake

January 21, 2026January 24, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Pied-billed Grebe swimming on calm water with a clear reflection at Charleston Lake.

See a Pied-billed Grebe reflection captured at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Learn about grebe adaptations and photography tips.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Charleston, Charleston City Lake, Pied-billed Grebe, Podilymbus podiceps, Reflection, Water

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Great Blue Heron Taking Off From Deep Water

January 22, 2026January 22, 2023 by Steve Creek
Great Blue Heron spreads wings wide while pushing up from deep water

Great Blue Heron takeoff from deep water at Charleston Lake, Arkansas, plus my settings and truck-window setup. See the full sequence.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Charleston, Great Blue Herons Tags bird flight, Charleston City Lake, Lake, Taking Flight

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Pied-billed Grebe Handling a Shad at Charleston Lake

January 23, 2026January 17, 2023 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe With Shad

A Pied-billed Grebe handles and swallows a shad at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, showing how this small diving bird manages its prey.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Charleston, Charleston City Lake, Lake, Pied-billed Grebe, Podilymbus podiceps, Shad

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Great Blue Heron With Wingtip Touching Water

January 23, 2026January 12, 2023 by Steve Creek
Great Blue Heron flying with a fish in its beak while its wingtip touches the water surface

I photographed this Great Blue Heron With Wingtip Touching Water while I was at the Charleston City Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Ardea herodias, Charleston, Charleston City Lake, Fish, Flying

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