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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed and Chicory
I took these photos of Purple Loosestrife, Curlycup Gumweed, and Chicory last year while driving around Farmington Bay WMA in September.
Blooming Prickly Poppies In The West Desert
Prickly Poppies are one of my favorite summer wildflowers. I find these poppies in desert habitats, most often in the foothills of sky island mountain ranges.
From My Heart To Yours ~ Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother's Day to my mom, to my sister, to my daughter-in-laws, my niece, my aunts, my friends, and all the moms around the globe.
Muskrat Kit In The Wasatch Mountains
I came across these images of Muskrat kit that I photographed in July of 2020 high in the Wasatch Mountains and realized I hadn't shared the images of them yet.
Striped Skunk Butt – Skunked By The Weather Forecast
Yesterday I was skunked by a terribly wrong weather forecast so I decided this was the day that I would share one of my Striped Skunk photos taken last year.
Scruffy And Tailless Male Yellow Warbler
While I was searching for other photos of a mammal I had taken, I came across this picture I had taken of a scruffy male Yellow Warbler without a tail to share.
Broad-tailed Hummingbird Daydreams
I've been having Broad-tailed Hummingbird daydreams lately. I can't wait to hear their tiny wing beats and chirps once again high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Two Least Chipmunks Together In The Mountains
I was editing some images for a new project when I came across this photo of two Least Chipmunks side by side on a wooden post high in the Wasatch Mountains.
World Water Day 2023
Today is World Water Day. The theme for World Water Day 2023 is: Accelerate Change. Every human being on this planet is roughly 60% water.
Common Ravens – Valentine’s Day Love Birds
If you don't know much about Common Ravens you might wonder why I selected them to be the featured love birds on this Valentine's Day.
Midwinter Daydreaming
I have spent time daydreaming about the birds of spring and summer recently because I have a touch of the midwinter blues. It has been a very gray winter.
Sawgrass Lake Park Photos
This morning I am traveling back in time via my archives to revisit Sawgrass Lake Park in Pinellas County, Florida.
My 2022 Year In Review
On this last day of the year it is time for my annual 2022 Year in Review post. In some ways 2022 has been great for me and in others not so good.
Some Mammals I Loved In 2022
This morning I am sharing some photos of the mammals I loved finding, seeing, photographing and having in my viewfinder in 2022.
Rock Wren On The Last Day Of Summer
I spotted this Rock Wren at Farmington Bay WMA two days ago. The wren looked slightly out of place surrounded by the marshes that are found at this location.
Long-tailed Weasel Close Up Photos
This morning I am thrilled to share these Long-tailed Weasel photos taken on the last full day of summer at Farmington Bay WMA which are all thanks to a Rock Wren.
Young Male Common Yellowthroat
On Monday morning, while I was driving the auto tour route at Bear River MBR a young male Common Yellowthroat popped into an open area in some rushes.
Great Blue Heron With A Cow
This morning I decided to share photos of a Great Blue Heron with a cow behind it that I photographed resting on a snag above the Bear River.