Great Blue Heron Memories From Fort De Soto
It seems a little dreamy, but some of these Great Blue Heron photos taken at Fort De Soto County Park in Florida are almost 20 years old now!
Memories Of Sandhill Cranes In The Kamas Valley
On this day two years ago, April Olson rode with me to the Kamas Valley of Utah, where we photographed a flock of Sandhill Cranes getting ready for fall migration.
Warbling Vireo Split – Eastern And Western Warbling-Vireos
Some birders may have added a new life bird yesterday when the AOS split the Warbling Vireo into two species: Eastern and Western Warbling-Vireo.
Blooming Wright’s Buckwheat In The High Uintas Of Utah
Almost two years ago, April Olson traveled with me into the Uinta Mountains of Utah, where I photographed these blooming Wright's Buckwheat.
Messy Male Eastern Bluebird – Post Nesting Season
It is post nesting season, and the male Eastern Bluebird is looking a little messy from all the activity. He is still beautiful, but his feathers are worn.
One Adorable Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Baby
Yesterday I had one adorable Eastern Cottontail rabbit baby in my viewfinder, and I was super excited to take a series of photos of him or her.
Two Views Of An American Green Tree Frog
I’m thoroughly delighted to be photographing American Green Tree Frogs again, and even more excited to be sharing the images I’m taking of them now in Oklahoma.
Low Light American Lotus
This American Lotus was one of the few still blooming at Reeves Slough, near the fishing pier at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Hovering Snowberry Clearwing Moth
This hovering Snowberry Clearwing Moth is the first of its species I've seen and photographed this year. I had to get photos of the moth!
Common Hibiscus And Bumble Bee
While at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday morning, I photographed this Common Hibiscus bloom with a bumble bee during one of my walks.
Summer Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Photos
Today I'm sharing two photos of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly taken yesterday in Arkansas. The butterfly was very cooperative.
Three Eastern Bluebird Chicks Fledged Yesterday!
Yesterday morning around 9 a.m., the Eastern Bluebird chicks finally took the leap and fledged from their nest. There were three of them.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box News – Chicks Are Ready To Fledge
The Eastern Bluebird chicks in one of my friend Steve Creek's nest boxes are getting ready to fledge. It won't be long before they start exploring the world.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird In Morning Light
This morning I'm sharing a photo of a beautiful Ruby-throated Hummingbird glowing in the early light. I took it here in Arkansas just three days ago.
Nesting Western Grebe Photos From Bear River MBR In Utah
This morning I’m sharing two nesting Western Grebe photos that were taken at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Male On A Foggy Morning
It just dawned on me that I haven’t shared a single Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo so far this season. The time to fix that is today.
Common Grackle In Snow – Cooling Winter Views
It’s been hot here in Arkansas, so I thought I’d share a photo of a striking Common Grackle in the snow because it’s a cooling winter view.
Spring Spotted Sandpiper In Breeding Plumage
Back in May I was delighted to photograph this fluffed-up Spotted Sandpiper in breeding plumage while I was near the water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Fluffed Up Adult Red-shouldered Hawk
I was more than delighted to have a fluffed-up adult Red-shouldered Hawk in my viewfinder last week while I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
White-tailed Deer Doe Nuzzling Another Doe
Lately, I’ve seen White-tailed Deer a couple of times near the turnoff for Reeves Slough and the fishing pier at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Northern Mockingbird Chick With A Big Attitude
I'm sharing a short tale this morning of a Northern Mockingbird chick with lifted wings and a big attitude. I photographed her or him on the 4th of July.
Resting Pearl Crescent Butterfly
Pearl Crescent butterfly patterns can vary quite a bit, which makes them a little more fun to figure out.
Foraging Great Egret Close Up
The day before the recent holiday, I was happy to take a close up photo of a foraging Great Egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge from the road.
Female Dickcissel In Oklahoma
I was delighted to photograph this female Dickcissel perched on a dock two days ago from the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Summer Morning Views From Sequoyah NWR
I'm sharing two morning views of Sequoyah NWR taken early yesterday, then I'll share a few thoughts about how today affects me.
Summer Views From Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas
Petit Jean State Park is one of Arkansas’s most well-known parks, and for good reason. It sits high on top of Petit Jean Mountain and has beautiful views.
Swamp Rabbit At Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
I was tickled to photograph a Swamp Rabbit on my first visit to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas while on the wildlife drive.
Great Spangled Fritillary And Memories Of My Mom
Today I’m sharing a simple Great Spangled Fritillary photo taken yesterday while the butterfly nectared on a butterfly bush here in Arkansas.
Summer Male Red-bellied Woodpecker Portrait
It was around this time last summer that I photographed this adult male Red-bellied Woodpecker. I saw him practically every day at the feeders.
Young Mourning Dove In Arkansas
Yesterday afternoon, I was happy to have a young Mourning Dove in my viewfinder. I’m glad there were some clouds, or the sun would have been too bright.