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.
Swamp Sparrow At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday while at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I was tickled to take photos of a Swamp Sparrow perched on a Smooth Sumac branch in early morning light.
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.
Immature Turkey Vulture Photos From Oklahoma
Yesterday morning I was delighted to take immature Turkey Vulture photos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge along with some images of adults.
Common Five-lined Skink Basking In Sunlight
A few days ago, I was thrilled to see and photograph this Common Five-lined Skink as it basked in the sunlight on a fallen tree next to the auto tour road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When Carolina Wren Chicks Fledge
Yesterday it was cloudy, so we didn’t head to the refuge, and that turned out great because during the morning, in low light, the Carolina Wren chicks fledged!
Spring Blue Jay Photos From Arkansas
It’s easy for me to be delighted to take Blue Jay photos because I went so long without seeing or photographing them while I lived in Utah.
The Demise Of A Red-headed Woodpecker Nesting Tree
This is a short and sad story about the demise of a Red-headed Woodpecker nesting tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Adult Carolina Chickadee With A Spider For Their Young
A simple image of a wet adult Carolina Chickadee with a spider for their young, taken two days ago, is what I’m sharing this morning.
Blooming Black Locust Tree At Sequoyah NWR
The sweet scent of blooming Black Locust is wafting through Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge right now. Heads-up—their wonderful fragrance won’t last long.
Spring Barred Owl At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I was very happy to spot this spring Barred Owl adult yesterday near the end of my visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Very happy indeed.
Red-headed Woodpecker Nesting Season Is On!
Five days ago I was very happy to photograph and take Red-headed Woodpecker videos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a bright morning in Oklahoma.
Blooming Eastern Redbud – Spring Bouquets
I've been delighted to see blooming Eastern Redbud this past week everywhere I've traveled in Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is great to see them flowering again.
Immature White-throated Sparrow At Miner’s Cove
For the first time ever, two days ago, I took a photo at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma of an immature White-throated Sparrow that I actually liked.
Spring Barred Owl In A Spindly Tree
I'm keeping it simple today since I shared two posts yesterday. I photographed this Barred Owl two days ago at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Serenity at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday, I found serenity in the beautifully peaceful views the refuge offers in late winter.
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.
Spring And Winter Male Northern Cardinal Images
This morning, I'm sharing images of a male Northern Cardinal taken in the same oak tree here in Arkansas during different seasons: spring and winter.
Virginia Opossum At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I finally have Virginia Opossum photos that I feel are good enough to share! These "possum" images were taken yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker In A Pear Tree
Today, I'm sharing an image of a male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a pear tree that I photographed three days ago here in Arkansas. This isn't a lifer bird for me.
Male Pileated Woodpecker Up A Tree
Earlier this week, I was happy when I took my first acceptable images of a male Pileated Woodpecker in a tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Charleston Lake Fog – A Start To A Beautiful Morning
Today, I'm sharing a view and video of Charleston Lake shrouded in fog, with a Bald Eagle perched high in a tree. It was a beautiful start to the morning.
Autumn Cicada Shell – Why Is It Still Here?
Four days ago, I spotted a cicada shell hanging on to a pine tree still clinging to the bark like it had all the time in the world and nowhere to go.
Summer Tanager In A Pear Tree
I was about to give up on bird photography for the morning yesterday when a gorgeous immature Summer Tanager flew in and landed in a pear tree.
Carolina Mantis Photos And The Story Behind Them
Yesterday, I spotted and photographed my first Carolina Mantis here in Arkansas. If not for my keen eyesight, I would never have seen the mantis at all.
Cicada Shell And The Photographer Who Took The Image
This cicada shell on a pine tree was photographed by little old me in Arkansas yesterday. The photo of me taking this image is by my dear friend, Steve Creek.