My Daily Story Timeline
Every day, 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 daily 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
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.
Blue Dasher Dragonfly Male At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Two days ago I photographed this adult Blue Dasher dragonfly near the gravel road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I'm happy to see the dragonflies back.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron And Crawdads
I was thrilled to spot a Yellow-crowned Night Heron yesterday morning at Sequoyah NWR, and even more thrilled to photograph the night heron with a crawdad.
Three-toed Box Turtle At Sequoyah NWR
This morning I’m sharing two views of a Three-toed Box Turtle I photographed early last week at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
World Oceans Day 2025
Today is World Oceans Day 2025. The theme for this year is "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us"
Lark Sparrow On A Hackberry
Today I’m sharing another Lark Sparrow photo I took last month while visiting Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in south-central Oklahoma.
Spring Views Of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I wanted to share these spring views of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge while it’s still spring. Summer isn’t all that far off now, so today’s the day.
Male Dickcissel Singing On A Cornstalk
Earlier this week, I photographed this adult male Dickcissel singing on a cornstalk in nice morning light.
Eastern Bluebird In A Light Rain
Bad weather doesn’t usually stop me from photographing birds and wildlife. This female Eastern Bluebird was photographed in a light rain recently.
Female Eastern Collared Lizard Photos
Earlier this month when I shared male Eastern Collared Lizard images, I said I'd also share some photos of the females. I'm doing that today before I forget.