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.
Immature Male Downy Woodpecker
It was one year ago today that I photographed this immature male Downy Woodpecker. So far this year, I haven't seen any young Downy Woodpeckers.
Low light American Green Tree Frog Photos
Two days ago I was delighted to spot my first-of-year American Green Tree Frog on a lotus stem at Reeves Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Immature Bald Eagle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday I was very happy to spot this immature Bald Eagle resting on a snag with a cottonwood tree in the background at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Blooming Sunflower, Shadows And Bugs
I appreciated how this volunteer sunflower glowed against the darkly shadowed background yesterday morning after the sun rose above the trees.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo On The Wing
Last month I had a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in my viewfinder for a few frames at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a sunny day in Oklahoma.
Ouachita Map Turtle On The Arkansas River
It was two years ago today when I photographed what I believe is a Ouachita Map Turtle on the Arkansas River at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
American Black Elderberry In Bloom At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This morning I’m sharing two photos of blooming American Black Elderberry that I took last week at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Happy Father’s Day 2025
Today we celebrate Father's Day. I was lucky. I had two dads. One I lost when I was a small girl, and one I gained when I was in my early 20s.
Tufted Titmouse Perched On Driftwood
Two years ago today I felt extremely fortunate to have this Tufted Titmouse in my viewfinder while I visited my dear friend Steve Creek in Arkansas.
Blooming Sunflower Volunteer
Today I'm sharing a simple photo of a beautiful blooming Sunflower volunteer that popped up on its own, grew, and bloomed without any planning.