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.
Charleston Lake
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.
When Herons Stretch Their Wings
It stretched its leg and wing behind it, like it was about to break out into a full-on yoga session. I mean, who doesn’t love a good stretch, right?
The Great Blue Heron’s Morning Routine
The Great Blue Heron’s Morning Routine: Caught in the Act at Charleston City Lake
Well, I caught a Great Blue Heron in the act of… pooping. Yes, you read that
Immature Bald Eagle With Fish In Its Talons
I photographed this Immature Bald Eagle With Fish In Its Talons while photographing from my pickup in the parking lot at the Charleston City Lake in Charleston.
Bald Eagle Flying Overhead | Charleston Lake
During a recent trip to Charleston, Arkansas, I had the opportunity to capture a stunning image of a Bald Eagle in flight. I was parked at Charleston Lake…
Bald Eagle Making A Turn
I photographed this Bald Eagle as it was making a turn over Charleston Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.