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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Close Northern Mockingbird at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge earlier this week, I had a close-up opportunity to photograph an adult Northern Mockingbird from the road.
In Celebration Of National Bison Day 2025
Today, in celebration of National Bison Day 2025, I thought I’d share two photos of these amazing and powerful mammals, which we almost lost to extinction.
Red-breasted Nuthatch Memories
The weather has kept me out of the field lately, so today I wanted to share a few Red-breasted Nuthatch memories since I’ve been seeing and hearing them recently.
Autumn Eastern Phoebe At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday while I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I found a very cooperative Eastern Phoebe perched first in some bushes and then on an old metal post.
Eastern Gray Squirrel Gathering Nuts
Last week I photographed this Eastern Gray Squirrel mid-morning while they were gathering nuts near Reeves Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Lincoln’s Sparrow at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
One year ago today while walking a road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I photographed a beautiful Lincoln’s Sparrow perched next to the road.
Resting Hackberry Emperor Butterfly In Oklahoma
Late last week I was glad to have a resting Hackberry Emperor butterfly in my viewfinder for a few moments at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Fall Reflections And Change
Today is the first day of fall. I can’t help but think of Canada Geese on the wing, their calls echoing overhead like the season’s very own soundtrack.
Spotted Orbweaver Photos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Earlier this week while wandering on foot at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I was able to take some Spotted Orbweaver photos.
Great Blue Heron In A Sycamore: From A Distance
Today I’m sharing a photo of a Great Blue Heron perched in a sycamore over Sally Jones Lake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Reeves Slough American Bullfrog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Earlier this week I photographed my first American Bullfrog in Reeves Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. The light was simply awful, though.
Great Egret In Bottomland Hardwood Forest Habitat
When I photographed this Great Egret perched high in a tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge four days ago, I was drawn in by the habitat.
Resting Viceroy Butterfly In Oklahoma
I saw plenty of butterflies on my most recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. One of my favorites was this lovely, resting Viceroy butterfly.
American Oystercatcher Images From Florida
I am sharing a group of American Oystercatcher photos today that were taken at Fort De Soto County Park and Egmont Key from when I lived in Florida.
Horse Guard Wasp On Water Smartweed
I spotted a Horse Guard Wasp nectaring on Water Smartweed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and of course I had to photograph the wasp.
Cooperative Pearl Crescent Butterfly At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While walking one of the side roads at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday, I found a cooperative resting Pearl Crescent butterfly.
Great Blue Heron Memories From Fort De Soto
It seems a little dreamy, but some of these Great Blue Heron photos taken at Fort De Soto County Park in Florida are almost 20 years old now!
Memories Of Sandhill Cranes In The Kamas Valley
On this day two years ago, April Olson rode with me to the Kamas Valley of Utah, where we photographed a flock of Sandhill Cranes getting ready for fall migration.
Messy Male Eastern Bluebird – Post Nesting Season
It is post nesting season, and the male Eastern Bluebird is looking a little messy from all the activity. He is still beautiful, but his feathers are worn.
Hovering Snowberry Clearwing Moth
This hovering Snowberry Clearwing Moth is the first of its species I've seen and photographed this year. I had to get photos of the moth!