Red-Tailed Hawk or Not? A Close Encounter at Charleston Lake
Unexpectedly photographed a Red-tailed Hawk while at Charleston Lake. Check out the story, camera settings, and share your thoughts on this encounter!
Charleston Lake
Great Blue Heron Fishing at Charleston Lake (Video)
Watch a Great Blue Heron catch a fish at Charleston Lake. See patient stalking and a swift strike in a brief look at natural feeding behavior.
Photographing a Double-crested Cormorant at Charleston Lake
Double-crested Cormorant tossing fish at Charleston Lake sunrise. Tips for handling exposure, settings, and capturing the action in RAW.
Photographing Bald Eagles Over Charleston Lake
Photographing Bald Eagles flying over Charleston Lake, Arkansas, showcasing their power and grace in stunning flight against a vibrant blue sky.
Foggy Morning Wildlife At Charleston Lake
Experience the beauty of a foggy morning at Charleston Lake with Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and serene nature. Discover why dawn is the best time to visit.
Red-shouldered Hawk Snatches Fish from Lake
A description of witnessing and photographing the rare occurrence of a Red-shouldered Hawk catching a fish directly from a lake in Charleston, Arkansas.
Great Blue Heron’s One-Legged Stance
A blog post exploring why birds like herons often stand on one leg, including conserving heat, resting one leg, and camouflage.
Photographing a Fishing Great Blue Heron
A nature photography blog post describing encounters with a Great Blue Heron that has unique fishing techniques at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
More Bald Eagle Moments at Charleston Lake, Arkansas
A first-hand account of photographing Bald Eagles at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, including tips on using a truck as a photo blind.
Cormorant Fishing Techniques
My experience photographing Double-crested Cormorants diving and catching fish at Charleston Lake in Arkansas. Includes information about Cormorants.
Bald Eagle’s Successful Catch
A first-hand account and photos of witnessing a Bald Eagle diving into a lake and emerging with a Crappie in its talons.
A Male Dark-eyed Junco at Charleston Lake
To photograph this male Dark-eyed Junco, I had to lean out of my pickup truck and brace my camera and lens on the door frame, as the Junco flitted about in…
Double-crested Cormorant’s Quick Bite
A wildlife photographer describes his experience capturing images of double-crested cormorants fishing at Charleston Lake. Learn facts about these waterbirds.
The Eastern Bluebird on a Blue Barrel
After spending some time with the cormorants, I spotted an Eastern Bluebird perched atop a blue barrel right in front of my pickup truck.
A Pied-billed Grebe with a Mouth Full
I had the incredible experience of observing and capturing a moment with a Pied-billed Grebe at Charleston Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.