My Story Timeline
I write about the true stories behind my images and share them on my site. One day, I might write about birds; the next, about an insect; and the following day, I might focus on a specific location. Each of these stories revolves around nature, my connection to it, or my concerns about preserving our natural world. This journal primarily serves as a collection of factual accounts from my journeys in the field.
While my primary passion is for birds, since everything in nature is interconnected, I photograph everything and write about it all. My life has always been intertwined with nature, and I hope it always will be.
Best wishes,
Mia
Snow Geese and Red-winged Blackbird Flocks at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
On my recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, the subjects I focused on most were Snow Geese and Red-winged Blackbird flocks on the auto tour route.
Thousands Of Blackbirds At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday I spent some time with thousands, and thousands, of blackbirds on the auto tour route of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge just as the sun came over the horizon.
Blue Morph Snow Geese in Flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday I photographed these two Blue morph Snow Geese flying over Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Male Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco In A Snowstorm
This morning, I'm sharing a simple male Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco photo I took one week ago during a snowstorm. The junco was waiting his turn to feed.
Low Light White-throated Sparrow In A Snow Drift
This White-throated Sparrow barely shows themself, tucked behind a soft ridge of snow like they knew exactly how to work the scene.
Snowy Dark-eyed Junco Close Ups
Two days ago, during Winter Storm Fern, I was able to sit outside and photograph snowy Dark-eyed Junco close ups; sometimes they were even too close.
Red-shouldered Hawk In A Snow Storm In Oklahoma
One of the first birds I photographed during recent Winter Storm Fern was an adult Red-shouldered Hawk in a tree across the street while it was snowing hard.
Foraging Fox Sparrow In Snow In Arkansas
Conditions this morning are similar to when I photographed this Fox Sparrow last year in my friend Steve Creek’s yard during a snow storm last January.
Beaver Lodge, Canada Geese, And A Great Blue Heron At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Earlier this month, I stopped at Lower Scarborough Slough to photograph the beaver lodge and surrounding forest, and also got Canada Geese and a Great Blue Heron in my photos.
Male Northern Cardinal With Breakfast
Earlier this month, I photographed this adult male Northern Cardinal in the yard as he came in to snatch a suet ball for breakfast in front of a River Birch.
Immature White-crowned Sparrow In A Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Late last week, while driving through a forested area of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I was delighted to photograph an immature White-crowned Sparrow.
Rusty Blackbird And Snow In Arkansas
One year ago today I sat on my friend Steve Creek's deck with at least 10 inches of snow on the ground, photographing birds, including this sharp looking Rusty Blackbird.
Eastern Meadowlark Photos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday, I was delighted to photograph an Eastern Meadowlark as the bird foraged in a field in morning light.
Winter Tufted Titmouse Photos
I sat outside yesterday in my camping chair determined to take a few bird photos and was able to get a few Tufted Titmouse images when they came into a River Birch in the yard.
Horned Lark – Meet The 2026 ABA Bird Of The Year
Meet the Horned Lark, chosen by the American Birding Association as the 2026 ABA Bird of the Year. A bold pick, and honestly a great one.
Videos Of Winter Blackbirds At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
On the last day of 2025 I visited Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I was able to take a video of a large flock of blackbirds lifting off.
Winter Blue Jay In A River Birch
On New Year’s Day I was outside photographing birds feeding on suet balls I had placed in the crooks of a River Birch, including this striking Blue Jay.
Bringing in 2026 With A Great Horned Owl
My first bird of the year was a Great Horned Owl I heard around 4:35 this morning. I never saw them, but that call cut through the New Year darkness.
Christmas Day Great Blue Heron And Turtle At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
On Christmas Day I photographed a Great Blue Heron and a turtle in Miner's Cove at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Yes, a turtle in winter!
Happy Holidays 2025
I'm not sure where 2025 went, but I know it seemed to be the holiday season a bit too fast. 2026 will appear in the blink of an eye.
Yellow-rumped Warbler With Eastern Poison Ivy Berries
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge late last week, I photographed a Yellow-rumped Warbler feasting on poison ivy berries next to the gravel road.
Dark-eyed Junco Memories
Last year on this date, I photographed this female Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco in my friend Steve Creek's garden from his deck on a chilly morning.
Low Light Savannah Sparrow
I spent a few minutes photographing this Savannah Sparrow in the shadow of my Jeep yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in east-central Oklahoma.
November Snow Geese Videos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Today I'm sharing a few recent videos that I’ve taken of the Snow Geese that are at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma right now.
Bumper To Bumper Snow Geese At Sequoyah NWR
I went back to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge for Thanksgiving yesterday, and I was treated to a flurry of Snow Geese in great light not long after sunrise.
My First Snow Geese Photos Of This Fall
Today I am sharing my first Snow Geese photos of this fall taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. They aren't anything to write home about.
Fall Colors And A Tufted Titmouse
Weather and hunting season have been keeping me out of the field, so I went into my archives and found this Tufted Titmouse with fall colors in the background.
Young White-crowned Sparrow And A November Sunrise
Today I am sharing White-crowned Sparrow photos, plus a bonus Arkansas River sunrise image taken yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Song Sparrow At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Last week I was very happy to have a beautiful adult Song Sparrow in my viewfinder while I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
November American Bullfrog Photos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I didn’t think I’d be taking American Bullfrog photos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in November, but thanks to Steve Creek, I did on two different days.