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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
Immature Female Northern Cardinal In Arkansas
Several weeks ago, I shared images of a young male cardinal. Today, I thought it was about time to put an immature female Northern Cardinal in the spotlight.
Hatch Year Eastern Bluebird At A Birdbath
It has been quite the spring and summer for me. Part of the reason is seeing three broods of bluebirds. This hatch-year Eastern Bluebird might be one of them.
My First Monarch Butterfly In Arkansas
On the same day that I photographed the Carolina Wren, whose photos I shared yesterday, I saw and photographed my first Monarch butterfly in Arkansas!
Carolina Wren Perched On Driftwood
While I was photographing a bathing Tufted Titmouse yesterday, a Carolina Wren snuck in silently and landed on a driftwood perch near where I was sitting.
Northern Parula Delight At Summer’s End
I was focused on a bathing robin when, with my wandering eyes, I spotted a Northern Parula perched next to the bird bath yesterday. I was thoroughly delighted.
Young Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird In Rain
During a light rainstorm yesterday, I sat outside and photographed a young male Ruby-throated Hummingbird dodging raindrops. He sure seemed to enjoy the rain.
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.
Young Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Photos
I'm really very excited to share photos and a video clip of a young male Ruby-throated Hummingbird that I focused on for quite some time yesterday morning.
Urban Spicebush Swallowtail In Arkansas
Bird activity was slow yesterday when this Spicebush Swallowtail flew in and landed on the grass nearby. I quickly stood up to photograph the swallowtail.
Young Male House Finch In Molt Plus A Photobombing Chickadee
I almost forgot to share this photo of a young male House Finch in molt. By the end of August, he was starting to get his more colorful chest and head feathers.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Male Up Close
Happy Sunday! Today I am sharing one Red-bellied Woodpecker male up close photo that I took two days ago just because I like the image of the woodpecker.
Immature Pine Warbler In Early September
Seeing and photographing an immature Pine Warbler yesterday morning made me smile. I was standing up when I saw the young warbler land on a vine in good light.
Fungi And Dew Laden Grass Photo
I couldn't resist photographing this fungi yesterday morning. I had noticed it beginning to grow out of the soil the night before. My camera was ready at dawn.
Snowberry Clearwing Moth Photos From Arkansas
Snowberry Clearwing Moth photos are what I am sharing this morning. The first five images were taken yesterday, and the last one was taken in the spring.
Great Horned Owl Mystery – Things That Go Hoot In The Night
Yesterday morning, while it was still pitch dark outside, I heard a bird call. Then, I heard a Great Horned Owl hooting. I soon had a mystery on my hands.
Tufted Titmouse Video Plus A Bonus Photo
Today I am sharing a Tufted Titmouse video that I created early yesterday morning, showing the bird working hard to get a sunflower seed out of its shell.
Urban Three-toed Box Turtle
I was enjoying my coffee outside yesterday morning when I spotted this Three-toed Box Turtle walking through the dew-covered grasses. Yes, I had to take photos.
Gray Treefrog – On Green
Last month I took these images of a Gray Treefrog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. This just goes to show you all how far behind I am on sharing my photos!
Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Chirping
Two days ago, I was happy to photograph an adult male Ruby-throated Hummingbird chirping. The male was reacting to another hummingbird near 'his' feeder.
Adult Female Downy Woodpecker
I'm sharing a simple photo of a female Downy Woodpecker this morning that I took yesterday. But is the image all that simple for me? It isn't, not really.
Mount Magazine White-tailed Deer Does
Earlier this month, while camping at Mount Magazine State Park in Logan County, Arkansas, I had a blast seeing and photographing these White-tailed Deer does.
Cicada Clinging To Grass At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I took this cicada photo during my last visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, where my friend Steve Creek pointed the cicada out to me.
Young Red-bellied Woodpecker On A Hot Summer Day
This morning, I'm sharing two photos of a young Red-bellied Woodpecker that I photographed two days ago. I'm so very delighted to be seeing this species again.
Young Painted Bunting – Surprise Visitor
There was a surprise visitor at my friend Steve Creek's bird bath yesterday—it was a gorgeous young Painted Bunting that decided to spend some time in his yard.
Flock Of Canada Geese In A Soy Bean Field
It has dawned on me that I haven't shared any Canada Geese photos since I left Utah in April. Today, it is time to rectify that with these geese in Oklahoma.
Young Blue Jay, Pin Feathers, And Growth
When I had this young Blue Jay in my viewfinder, I could clearly see that it was immature. The pin feathers and new growth told me everything I needed to know.
Oklahoma Yellow Garden Spider Photos
Yesterday, I was happy to photograph a few Yellow Garden Spiders while taking a walk on a side road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. You might wonder why.
Molting Young Northern Cardinal Male
While I photographed this young Northern Cardinal that is molting, I had to chuckle to myself. I know he looks messy, but he also seems kind of endearing to me.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Plus A Blue Supermoon
The theme for today is blue subjects: Photos of a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on a driftwood perch, along with a Blue Supermoon image from early yesterday morning.
Carolina Chickadee Plus A Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth
Today, I am sharing Carolina Chickadee photos, plus a Trumpet Vine Sphinx moth that was on the driftwood where the chickadee landed two days ago in Arkansas.