Witnessing a Red-tailed Hawk’s Art of Landing

Red-tailed Hawk gliding toward a sign with wings level and eyes focused.

Witnessing the artful landing of a Red-tailed hawk, including details of its graceful maneuvers and talon extension as it alighted on a sign.

Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post

Female Northern Cardinal On A Frosty Morning

I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.

The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display

Two Killdeer standing on the ground, one with tail raised

Why killdeer raise and flash their tails, including predator distraction, territorial signals, and social behavior.

Dark-eyed Junco With Snowball

Dark-eyed Junco standing in fresh snow with a small snowball near its feet in an Arkansas backyard

I watched a Dark-eyed Junco fuss with a tiny snowball in my backyard, a playful winter moment that felt like a small bit of magic.