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
Common Grackle Males in Arkansas
Today, I am tickled to share three male Common Grackle photos. I took these images in my friend Steve Creek's yard during my visit to Arkansas last month.
Great Egret And Azolla At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
When I visited my friend Steve Creek, I photographed this Great Egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. The red vegetation floating on the water is azolla.
Common Five-lined Skink Photos
Today, I am sharing three Common Five-lined Skink photos that I took at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma when I visited my friend Steve Creek.
Brown Thrasher Photos From Arkansas
These Brown Thrasher photos were taken during three of the days I photographed from my friend Steve Creek's deck while I was visiting him in Arkansas.
Blooming Monument Plant In Utah
This morning, I am showcasing two blooming Monument Plant photos. I took these images yesterday in Summit County, high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Barred Owl From A Distance
When I visited Sequoyah NWR for the last time before heading back to Utah I became excited when I spotted a Barred Owl perched in lush reeds.
Standing Fox Squirrel
This Fox Squirrel was one of the four squirrels my dear friend and wildlife photographer, Steve Creek, had living in his yard at his home in Arkansas.
Eastern Phoebe In Oklahoma
I have to say that I was thrilled to photograph this Eastern Phoebe with prey last month while I was visiting Arkansas and Sequoyah NWR in northeast Oklahoma.
Blooming American Lotus At Sequoyah NWR
I'm sharing more American Lotus photos that were taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge last month when I visited my friend and photographer, Steve Creek.
Young Red-shouldered Hawk at Sequoyah NWR
When I photographed this young Red-shouldered Hawk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge it had been fourteen years since I had this species in my viewfinder.
Common Buckeye Butterfly Photos From Sequoyah NWR
I'm sharing four Common Buckeye butterfly photos this morning. These images were taken at beautiful Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oklahoma.
Young Eastern Bluebird In Arkansas
Just a quick post this morning highlighting a young Eastern Bluebird photographed while foraging on the ground in my friend Steve Creek's yard in Arkansas.
I Lost My Mom Yesterday
My mom might have left her body but she will always be with me, in my heart, and every time I am out in field surrounded by nature.
Female And Male Common Whitetail Dragonfly Photos
Last month, while visiting Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I was able to take quite a few female and male Common Whitetail dragonfly photos.
Young Red-bellied Woodpecker Learning To Peck Wood
I photographed this young Red-bellied Woodpecker last month in Arkansas. I was visiting my dear friend and fellow photographer, Steve Creek.
Three-toed Box Turtle Photos From Sequoyah NWR
This morning I am showcasing four Three-toed Box Turtle photos that I took while I visited Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Oklahoma.
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit At Mount Magazine SP
When I photographed this Eastern Cottontail rabbit at Mount Magazine State Park in Logan County, Arkansas I was enchanted by it and the setting.
Young Tufted Titmouse Exploring The World
I was thrilled to observe and photograph this charming young Tufted Titmouse a few days ago. I was able to see and hear Tufted Titmice in both Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Cicada Exuvia: Just a Shell Of Its Former Self
Two days ago I found a Cicada exuvia or exoskeleton attached to a driftwood suet feeder. The cicada had emerged sometime during the night to begin its life anew.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron At Sequoyah NWR
Until a few days ago, I hadn't photographed a single Yellow-crowned Night Heron in almost fourteen years. I photographed this one at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma.
Some Kind Of Land Snail At Sequoyah NWR
Eagle-eye Steve spotted this land snail at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge nearly hidden in the Johnson Grass. It was so pretty I had to photograph it.
Downy Woodpecker Photos From Arkansas
When I photographed this immature Downy Woodpecker yesterday in my friend Steve's yard I didn't think I'd get two photos with its tongue sticking out. But I did!
White-breasted Nuthatch Images From Arkansas
This morning, I'm sharing a few White-breasted Nuthatch images that I took yesterday in my friend Steve's birdy yard, before it got too hot to be outdoors.
Adult Barred Owl At Sequoyah NWR
I photographed this adult Barred Owl in nice light yesterday morning at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma. Huge thanks to Steve Creek for pointing it out to me.
Young Black Vulture Snuggled Into A Tree Cavity Nest
This young Black Vulture in a tree cavity nest made me happy dance yesterday morning at Sequoyah NWR when it was close to the entrance of the nesting cavity.
Young Blue Jay Upside Down At A Feeder
Given how odd spring has been for me personally, it seemed appropriate for me to photograph a young Blue Jay hanging upside down on the first day of summer.
Red-eared Slider Turtle Portraits in Arkansas
Yesterday morning I caught movement out of the corner of my eye while photographing birds in my friend Steve's yard. Turns out it was a Red-eared Slider turtle.
Male Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah NWR
I'm thrilled with the photos I took of a male Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma yesterday morning near the Arkansas River.
My Lifer Dickcissel Photos At Sequoyah NWR
The subject today is my lifer Dickcissel photos taken at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma. Huge thanks go to my friend Steve for putting me on this male.
Red-headed Woodpecker With Mayfly
Today I am sharing a Red-headed Woodpecker with a mayfly in its bill that I took yesterday at Sequoya National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.