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.
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Observing American Coots: A Photographer’s Perspective
I explore the feeding behavior of American Coots at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and compare their habits to other regions.
Red-shouldered Hawk Fishing in Arkansas
Red-shouldered Hawk Fishing at Charleston Lake as I photograph a rare moment of the hawk lifting a fish directly from the water.
The Varied Diet of Bonaparte’s Gulls
Bonaparte’s Gulls show flexible feeding habits, catching fish and insects along an Oklahoma river during migration.
Great Blue Heron Winter Adaptations
The physical and behavioral adaptations that allow Great Blue Herons to withstand freezing temperatures and still thrive.
A Great Blue Heron’s Feast in Oklahoma
A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s hunting skills, and adaptable diet.
The Surprising Truth About Bald Eagles and Songbirds
Discover the surprising truth about Bald Eagles preying on songbirds, their opportunistic hunting strategies, and their role in ecology.
Raccoon With Tongue Out
An account of witnessing a raccoon enjoying a carp meal in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, with details on raccoon behavior and diet.