Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee
A backyard encounter with a Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and Carolina Chickadee showed unexpected wildlife behavior.
Wildlife Photography
Steel-blue Cricket Hunter Wasp With Cricket
The fascinating Steel-blue Cricket-hunter Wasp in Arkansas, a stunning predator with a vital role in pollination and natural pest control.
The Silver-Spotted Skipper at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Silver-spotted Skipper encounter at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma, plus quick ID tips and the camera settings I used for the shot.
Yellowjacket Nest Building: A Close Encounter on My Deck
Yellowjacket nest building up close on my deck rail, plus the simple photo setup I used to freeze the moment in sharp detail.
Encountering White-Tailed Deer at Mount Magazine State Park
Mount Magazine deer encounter: a doe and fawn wandered past my campsite at Arkansas’s highest peak, giving me a tender moment to photograph.
Watching a Gray Squirrel Build a Nest at Mount Magazine
While camping at Mount Magazine State Park, I photographed a Gray Squirrel building a leaf nest. A quiet wildlife moment in Arkansas.
From Teardrop to Scamp: My Wildlife Photography Upgrade
I upgraded from a teardrop camper to a Scamp 13′ Lite to create a more comfortable mobile workspace for my wildlife photography trips.
Encounter with an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp
The fascinating world of the Cicada Killer Wasp, its unique behaviors, and how to appreciate this remarkable yet misunderstood insect.