Rhett Herring Wildlife Photography Blog

Wildlife Photography Blog

blog image Welcome to my Wildlife Chronicles - a dedicated space where I share tales of my photography adventures. This blog is more than just about wildlife imagery; it's a narration of my unique experiences tracking, observing, and capturing the wild in their natural habitats. I detail the 'how' and 'where' behind each shot, lending insights into the science of wildlife photography. If you love wildlife and photography, stay tuned and check back often.

Posts

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The Backyard Cardinal and a Wet Perch

Date Published: 6/22/2026

A male Northern Cardinal pauses on a dripping water feature in my backyard, and a February morning's patience pays off.

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A Pair of Bald Eagles Over Greer

Date Published: 6/15/2026

Two bald eagles share a dead snag above the high country near Greer, and I had just enough light to make it work.

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Eye to Eye with a Desert Kestrel

Date Published: 6/9/2026

A close, quiet portrait of North America's smallest falcon, photographed in the soft light of an Arizona September morning.

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Birds of Spring in Arizona

Date Published: 2/21/2026

pring in Southern Arizona always feels like someone quietly flipped a switch overnight. One week the canyons are hushed and winter‑bare, and the next they’re alive with wings, color, and the kind of frenetic energy that only migration can bring.

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Wings on the Wind: Spring Migration Through Southern Arizona

Date Published: 5/9/2025

Whether you’re watching warblers refueling on insects among canyon oaks or raptors riding thermals above rocky cliffs, you’re witnessing a migration corridor that’s been used for millennia.

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