Brown Thrasher in My Arkansas Backyard: Still Making Music
Brown Thrashers in Arkansas don’t migrate. I’ve been photographing these year-round residents catching beetles and spiders in my backyard.
Arkansas Wildlife Locations
Explore the diverse locations in Arkansas where I capture wildlife through my photography. This category serves as a guide to destinations that offer opportunities to observe various bird species, mammals, reptiles, and aquatic life.
Northern Mockingbird at the Suet Feeder: A Dunking Mystery
A northern mockingbird at the suet feeder does something odd: grabs a chunk, flies to the bird bath, and dunks it in the water.
Eastern Bluebird Fledglings Thriving on Spiders and Independence
I photographed eastern bluebird fledglings in my yard as they caught spiders and moved closer to independence.
Downy Woodpecker Fledgling Feeding
I photographed a downy woodpecker fledgling being fed in my yard and watched a close moment of parental care.
Downy Woodpecker Fledglings Arrive in My Yard
I finally photographed downy woodpecker fledglings in my yard as they visited the feeder and showed off fresh young plumage.
Robin Eye Disease in My Backyard
I photographed a robin with an eye problem in my yard and looked into mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in backyard birds.
Eastern Bluebird Saga Finale
This eastern bluebird finale brought one family story to a close while hinting that a second brood may be on the way.
American Robin Fledglings in My Backyard
I spent a morning watching American robin fledglings in my backyard as they explored the grass and learned to survive.