Thinking Back: Male Light Morph Rough-legged Hawk Memories
It’s February again, and that always brings this male light morph Rough-legged Hawk to my mind.
Happy Valentine’s Day 2025
Wildflowers fit Valentine’s Day. I’ve never cared much for cut flowers—I prefer seeing them naturally, which in some climates isn’t possible this time of year.
Looking Forward To More Green Heron Photos
The last week or so has been too gray and wet to get out and photograph birds, but it has given me time to think about taking more Green Heron photos in Oklahoma.
Common Loon vs Fishing Lure
Discarded fishing lures and other tackle can injure, strangle, and kill birds. I don't know how the story ended for this hooked Common Loon.
Wet Coyote Pup At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Today, I'm sharing a cute, but very wet Coyote pup I photographed last July at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
My First Winter In Arkansas
Spring is only 38 days away, and I’m wrapping up my first winter in Arkansas with a sense of appreciation for this new landscape and environment.
Mourning Dove In An Arkansas Winter Wonderland
Another series of snowy birds from the snowstorm that hit Arkansas last month. This time, a Mourning Dove that dropped into the deep snow near the feeders.
Drake Lesser Scaup On The Great Salt Lake
This morning, I'm sharing two winter drake Lesser Scaup photos I took three years ago today from the causeway to Antelope Island State Park in Utah.
Googly Eyes On A Bathroom Sign At Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
The cloudy weather the past couple days gave me time to go through images I meant to share, like these googly eyes on a bathroom sign I took on New Year's Day.
Around The Corner: Spring Eastern Bluebird Photos
I'm not trying to wish winter away, but warmer-than-normal temps have me thinking about spring and the birds that come with it, like this male Eastern Bluebird.
White-tailed Deer Doe Stink Eye
Some photos I share because they make me laugh, and lately, I've needed to laugh a lot. This White-tailed Deer doe giving me the stink eye does just that.
February Sunrise At Charleston Lake
Sunrise in February at Charleston Lake Park in Franklin County, Arkansas, can be extremely beautiful, glorious, relaxing, refreshing, and reflective.
Red-tailed Hawk flying over Baker’s Field at Sequoyah NWR
Three days ago, I wrote about the hawks at Baker's Field in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Today, I'm sharing photos of a Red-tailed Hawk flying there.
Winter Black Vulture Photos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma yesterday morning, I was delighted to photograph this adult Black Vulture on a bright, sunny winter day.
Red-tailed Hawks At Baker’s Field At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This image shows Baker's Field late last month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It also shows several hawks, but they aren't so easy to see.
Winter Bird And Wildlife Photography: Rechargeable Hand Warmers
This morning, I'm writing about rechargeable hand warmers that I recently purchased because, during the winter, my hands get especially cold due to Raynaud's syndrome.
Snowy Fox Squirrel Images From Arkansas
During the snowstorm earlier this month here in Arkansas, I didn't just photograph birds in the snow, I also took a few photos of Fox Squirrels in the snow too.
Female Purple Finch In An Arkansas Snowstorm
I almost forgot! I wanted to share this photo of a female Purple Finch near a seed feeder taken during the snowstorm that hit Arkansas earlier this month.
January Journey To Sequoyah NWR
My journeys to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma are always wonderful, even when I don’t take many photos or the weather isn’t all that great.
Willet And The Gulf Of Mexico
I dug way back into my archives for this photo of a Willet with waves rolling in from the Gulf of Mexico, taken in 2008 at Fort De Soto County Park in Florida.
More Snow: Snow Geese At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This morning, I’m writing about more “snow”, but not the fluffy, melty kind. Nope, it’s the live, honking, feathered kind. By that, I mean beautiful Snow Geese.
5000 Posts Later: My Journey Through Bird and Nature Photography
Today marks 5,000 posts here at On The Wing Photography! My site shares my journey through bird and nature photography and my passion for everything it entails.
Cell Phone Issues This Week Made Me Want To Scream
Last week, I decided to switch my cell phone carrier and get a new phone because my ancient one wouldn’t work at all on the new network. What I didn’t know...
Snowy Portraits: Male Red-bellied Woodpecker
The snowfall earlier this month in Arkansas provided many opportunities for me to photograph various bird species, including this male Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Male House Finch In An Arkansas Snowstorm
Earlier this month, during a snowstorm here in Arkansas, I felt fortunate to photograph a male House Finch while the snow was still falling.
Carolina Wrens In Snowy And Foggy Weather
During the recent snowstorm in Arkansas, I was happy to have Carolina Wrens in my viewfinder, despite the snowy and foggy weather conditions. I was more than delighted.
Snowy Northern Cardinal Photos
I still have a few more images to share from the recent snowstorm here in Arkansas, including these female and male Northern Cardinal photos in the snow.
Winter Common Grackle Images In Snow And Fog And Bright Light
Today, I'm sharing two very different winter Common Grackle images. One photo was taken on a snowy, foggy morning, and the other on a bright, sunny afternoon.
Winter Reflections At Charleston Lake Park, Arkansas
Two days ago, it wasn’t very birdy at Charleston Lake Park in Arkansas, and I’m okay with that. I was happy photographing winter reflections on the lake.
Mockzilla The Northern Mockingbird In Snow
Mockzilla, the extremely territorial Northern Mockingbird, was great fun to photograph during the recent snowstorm in Arkansas because she or he seemed calmer.