Welcome!
On The Wing Photography contains blog posts with my photos plus the authentic stories behind my images. My site showcases some of my best images from top locations in Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Oklahoma, Montana, Texas, Utah and more.
I am a female photographer and nature writer who travels often to find birds and wildlife.
Wander with me on my photographic journeys via my daily posts and feel free to look through my photo galleries.
Life is good!
Mia
Welcome!
On The Wing Photography contains blog posts with my photos plus the authentic stories behind my images. My site showcases some of my best images from top locations in Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Oklahoma, Montana, Texas, Utah and more.
Additionally, you can visit my extensive photo galleries which contain more than 10,000 images of birds, wildlife, flowers, and trees along with images of the incredible landscapes I visit.
My dream for my site was to be unique and my real life experiences in the field certainly are. I am a female photographer and nature writer who travels often to find birds and wildlife.
Wander with me on my photographic journeys via my daily posts and feel free to look through my photo galleries.
Life is good!
Mia
The Stories Behind My Images
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.
The Stories Behind My Images
White-tailed Deer Doe Stink Eye
Some photos I share because they make me laugh, and lately, I've needed to laugh a lot. This White-tailed Deer doe giving me the stink eye does just that.
February Sunrise At Charleston Lake
Sunrise in February at Charleston Lake Park in Franklin County, Arkansas, can be extremely beautiful—glorious, relaxing, refreshing, and reflective.
Red-tailed Hawk flying over Baker’s Field at Sequoyah NWR
Three days ago, I wrote about the hawks at Baker's Field in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Today, I'm sharing photos of a Red-tailed Hawk flying there.
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.