The Carolina Mantis: A Day of Observing Nature’s Perfect Predator

Pine Warbler perched on a broken stump while a Carolina mantis raises its forelegs nearby

The fascinating behavior of a Carolina Mantis, from defensive displays to ambush hunting, capturing the delicate balance of nature in action.

Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Elk, Deer, and Insects

Hummingbird Moth Up-close At The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with elk bugling, white-tailed deer, and close-up insect photography.

A Velvet Ant Encounter in Arkansas

Female Velvet Ant

Discover velvet ants in an Arkansas garden. Learn about these fascinating wasps and their unique traits observed during a cloudy morning photography session.

Mating Grasshoppers Covered in Morning Dew

Mating Grasshoppers

Today I want to showcase this shot I captured of two mating grasshoppers, with the one on top covered in morning dew.