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
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.
Spring Red-headed Woodpecker
This gorgeous Red-headed Woodpecker was perched on a branch when I photographed it on May 21st at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Eastern Kingbird At Lower Scarborough Slough
The last time I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in May, I photographed this handsome Eastern Kingbird at Lower Scarborough Slough.
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs Of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I've been wanting to share more photos of the Black-tailed Prairie Dogs that I took at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge earlier this month.
Baby Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo Pups And Me
A couple of days ago, my friend Steve Creek let me know there were four cute little Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo pups in his yard. Of course I grabbed my camera!
Mississippi Kite At Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
This Mississippi Kite was one of many I saw and photographed earlier this month at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Eastern Bluebird Chick – Growing Fast
Today I'm sharing a photo of one of the Eastern Bluebird chicks that hatched here earlier this month. These bluebird chicks are growing fast.
Pair of Cedar Waxwings At Sequoyah NWR
I’m behind on everything, but wanted to share this pair of Cedar Waxwings I photographed earlier this month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Male Prairie Lizard at Wichita Mountains NWR
A quick share this morning of a male Prairie Lizard I photographed on a boulder at a campsite at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge last week.
Wild Turkey Portraits From Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
I'm sharing a few Wild Turkey portraits taken last week near a creek at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Blooming Indian Blanket – Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge Wildflowers
This morning I’m sharing a photo of blooming Indian Blanket, taken last week in mixed grass prairie habitat at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge.
Lark Sparrow On Lichen Covered Rocks
This Lark Sparrow was on such a beautiful pile of lichen-covered rocks at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge last week that I had to take a photo.
Male Eastern Collared Lizard Photos From Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I had never photographed an Eastern Collared Lizard until earlier this week at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in beautiful southwestern Oklahoma.
Young Black-tailed Prairie Dog With Parent
I'm back from Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, where I was thrilled to photograph a young Black-tailed Prairie Dog at a burrow with an adult.
Super Mom Eastern Bluebird For Mother’s Day
Since today is Mother's Day, I wanted to tell the story of this super mom Eastern Bluebird and all she has accomplished since the end of March.
Gray Treefrog Photo And Audio Recording
I wanted to share a brief Gray Treefrog audio recording I made last month. I finally got around to editing the clip yesterday.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher On A Post
Earlier this week, I was delighted to have an adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in my viewfinder for a bit at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Surfing Spotted Sandpipers On The Arkansas River
I saw something I’d never seen before, Spotted Sandpipers riding fast-moving logs down the Arkansas River while foraging! Wild and totally unexpected!
Milestone: Ten Years Of Daily Stories From The Field
Today marks ten years, which is 3,653 days, of sharing the authentic stories behind my images every single day without missing a beat.
White-crowned Sparrow In Spring
Today I'm sharing a lingering adult White-crowned Sparrow that I photographed from the deck three days ago. I’d been listening to it sing for several days.
Three-toed Box Turtle In Spring
I thought that I was seeing things for a few seconds two days ago when I spotted this Three-toed Box Turtle walking north through the dew laden grasses.