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
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.
I Saw My First Forster’s Terns At Sequoyah NWR
On my most recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I saw, but didn’t photograph, Forster’s Terns flying and hunting over Sally Jones Lake.
One Very Territorial Northern Mockingbird
Over the past several weeks, this Northern Mockingbird has grown increasingly territorial at my friend Steve Creek's bird feeders. It has become a terror bird!
ABA Birding Magazine – December 2024 – My Clark’s Grebe Cover
My Clark's Grebe photo graces the cover of the ABA's Birding Magazine December 2024 edition, and I wanted to share the cover along with what I wrote about it.
Fox Squirrel Getting Ready To Step Into The New Year
When I photographed this Fox Squirrel last week, I liked that he was standing up in nice light. Later, when I viewed the image on my laptop, I had to laugh.
Some Birds of Arkansas & Oklahoma That Love American Mistletoe
While at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge last week, I photographed more American Mistletoe in a one tree than I had ever seen before. The tree was full of it.
My Christmas Nerdy Birdy Elf On The Shelf Style Photos
For eighteen days, I've been having fun creating nerdy birdy Elf on the Shelf-style photos and sharing them on Facebook, where people enjoyed those images.
Snow Birds – Winter Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco Images
There is no snow in the forecast, but that won't prevent me from sharing winter Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco images, which are also known as snow birds.
Winter Carolina Wren Celebration
Today, I am sharing four Carolina Wren photos and a short video as a mini-celebration of this delightful wren species. These bold wrens bring me so much joy.
Winter Male Red-bellied Woodpecker
I'm sharing three photos of a male Red-bellied Woodpecker that I took yesterday on the Winter Solstice, which also marks the first day of astronomical winter.
Eastern Bluebird With A Christmas Gnome
Having a female Eastern Bluebird perch on a lovely Christmas gnome decoration? That’s great fun and a joyous way to usher in the holidays here in Arkansas.
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.
Carolina Chickadees In A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Yesterday, I photographed Carolina Chickadees in a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. I'm sure many of you have seen A Charlie Brown Christmas and know the tree I mean.
Late Fall White-breasted Nuthatch
I was delighted to photograph and observe this late fall White-breasted Nuthatch four days ago when it came to the seed feeder in the late afternoon.
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.
Mesmerizing Red-winged Blackbird Murmurations At Sequoyah NWR
This morning, I'm sharing one photo that I took of the Red-winged Blackbird murmurations I saw on my last trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Storm Wigeon – It’s A Crap Shot – The Story Behind This Image
There is no way to deny that this is a crap shot of a Storm Wigeon. This awful photo was taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma last week.
Late Autumn White-throated Sparrow
I'm super excited to share autumn White-throated Sparrow photos because they are sparrows I only found one time in Utah while living in the Western U.S.
Late Fall Carolina Chickadee Photos
Yesterday morning, I enjoyed taking several photos of a Carolina Chickadee while it was still very cold. These late fall mornings have been brisk lately.
Hen And Drake Northern Shovelers At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Some areas of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge were very ducky yesterday. These hen and drake Northern Shovelers were among the dabbling ducks I found.
Tufted Titmouse At An Icy Birdbath
Just a very simple Tufted Titmouse at an icy birdbath photo this morning. Or is it all that simple? For me, this titmouse image isn't all that simple, really.
Snow Geese And Avian Flu Reporting
Watch Snow Geese land in Oklahoma in my video and learn how you can help track avian flu by reporting sick or dead waterfowl to the AGFC.
White-tailed Deer Doe At The Edge Of A Road
Late last month, I photographed this weary White-tailed Deer doe at the edge of a road in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. She was being chased.
Male Eastern Bluebird On A December Morning
I simply can't resist photographing bluebirds when I see them, and this male Eastern Bluebird I had in my viewfinder yesterday was certainly no exception.
It’s Weird Not Seeing California Gulls!
I have to admit that, after living in Utah for nearly fifteen years, it feels weird not seeing California Gulls now that I've moved away. Really weird.
Great Blue Heron At Charleston Lake Plus A Video
I took this Great Blue Heron image on December 1st at Charleston Lake Park in Franklin County, Arkansas, on the same day as the cormorant photos I recently shared.
December Female Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco
I'm enjoying sharing my Dark-eyed Junco photos from Arkansas almost as much as I enjoy hearing, seeing, and photographing them since they arrived this fall.
Fox Squirrel Close Up In Fall
I haven’t been seeing many squirrels since the temps started dropping below freezing at night. When this Fox Squirrel showed up, I was happy to photograph them.
Purple Finch – Finally!
I've been waiting since the end of summer to see a Purple Finch show up, and yesterday I finally photographed a single female above the seed feeder!
Double-crested Cormorant At Charleston Lake Park
I'm delighted to share two Double-crested Cormorant images that I took yesterday at Charleston Lake Park. Both photos show the same bird swimming on the lake.