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Arkansas
Shells to Songs: Intriguing Cicada Cycle
Today, I had the pleasure of photographing a Cicada Exuviae, the empty shell left behind after a Cicada undergoes its remarkable transformation.
An Opossum in My Arkansas Backyard
Just a few days after photographing a Red-eared Slider in my yard, another captivating creature crossed my path – an Opossum.
Unexpected Encounters: A Red-Eared Slider’s Journey
I had the pleasure of photographing a fascinating reptile, a Red-eared Slider, right in my own backyard here in Arkansas.
Downy Woodpecker Upside-Down
Explore the captivating world of Downy Woodpeckers as a wildlife photographer captures a delightful moment of a woodpecker hanging upside down.
Spittlebugs: The Mysterious Bubble Makers
I was at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas when I spotted tiny bubbles on a plant growing near the trail. I knew these bubbles were made by a Spittlebug.
The Clay-colored Sparrow Here In Arkansas
I spotted what I thought was the Clay-colored Sparrow in a pine tree next to the trail. After getting photos of this bird and arriving back home, I confirmed…
Little Eastern Bluebird, Big World
One of the most exciting moments was when the baby Eastern Bluebirds started to poke their heads out of the birdhouse. With my camera in hand, I was able to…
American Robin Takes a Dip
I discovered some interesting facts about American Robins and their bathing habits. Did you know that they often prefer bathing in open areas, like lawns…
Thirsty Cedar Waxwings Take Over My Birdbath
As a Wildlife Photographer, I was thrilled to have a large flock of Cedar Waxwings visit my birdbath in Arkansas for several days last week. It was a rare…
Male Eastern Bluebird Takes a Dip
After removing a fecal sac from one of its baby birds, the male Eastern Bluebird took a bath in the birdbath located in my yard in Arkansas.
Eastern Bluebirds: Fecal Sac Removal
I was able to get this photo of the male Eastern Bluebird leaving the birdhouse with a fecal sac. I used a beanbag to rest my camera and lens on the deck rail.
Male and Female Eastern Bluebird Feeding Strategies
One of the joys of having a birdhouse in your yard is watching Eastern Bluebirds build their nest and raise their young. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness..
A Female Eastern Bluebird in her Birdhouse
Today’s photo is of a female Eastern Bluebird that is peering out of one of my birdhouses here in Arkansas. I am sure she is sitting on eggs…
Tufted Titmouse with Sunflower Seed
I noticed the Tufted Titmouse perched near the feeder, clutching a sunflower seed in its beak. With my camera and lens securely propped up on a bean bag…