Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post
A blog post describing how I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.
winter birds
Watching a Tufted Titmouse Crack Open Sunflower Seeds
See how Tufted Titmice use their beaks and feet to efficiently crack open sunflower seeds step-by-step. Learn why sunflower seeds are an essential food source.
Territorial Mockingbirds In My Yard This Winter
An encounter between territorial Northern Mockingbirds and Eastern Bluebirds on a winter day, and facts about Mockingbird behavior and adaptation to winter.
Dealing with Territorial Bluebirds in the Winter
Dealing with territorial bluebirds pecking mirrors all winter. Discusses reasons for behavior and balancing fascination with ensuring birds’ well-being.
Photographing Birds in My Backyard After an Arkansas Snowfall – Part 2
Part two of a photo blog series capturing images of birds visiting a backyard bird feeder in Arkansas after a snowfall.
Photographing Birds in My Yard After Arkansas Snowfall
A blog post describing the birds photographed in my yard after a snowfall in Arkansas, including woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouse, and nuthatches.
The Junco with the Snowball
A whimsical blog post about witnessing a Dark-eyed Junco making a snowball, sparking imaginative stories about the plucky bird seeking snowball revenge.
White-throated Sparrow Winter Feeding
Learn interesting details about White-throated Sparrow winter feeding habits, adaptations for cold weather survival, flocking behavior and seed preferences.
Frosty Northern Harrier | How Birds Cope with the Cold
A wildlife photographer shares how he captured a photo of a frosty Northern Harrier and explains how birds adapt to survive cold winter temperatures.
Birds In The Snow Here In Arkansas
Photograph birds in the snow with these tips and gear details. See stunning shots of sparrows and blackbirds captured in Arkansas.
Bald Eagle Fishing at Booneville Lake
Bald Eagle captures a fish at Booneville Lake, Arkansas. Photographed with a Canon EOS 7D and 500mm lens. Details on gear and technique shared.
A Splash of Color in My Arkansas Winter
A wildlife photographer describes capturing photos of a vivid blue Eastern Bluebird perching in a tree in his backyard in Arkansas in December.