Photographing Backyard Birds After an Arkansas Snowfall (Part 2)

White-throated Sparrow perched on a log during winter in Arkansas

Photographing backyard birds in Arkansas after a winter snowfall, featuring sparrows, finches, cardinals, and juncos at my feeder.

Dark-eyed Junco With Snowball

Dark-eyed Junco standing in fresh snow with a small snowball near its feet in an Arkansas backyard

I watched a Dark-eyed Junco fuss with a tiny snowball in my backyard, a playful winter moment that felt like a small bit of magic.

Cormorants: To Fly or Feast?

Double-crested Cormorant Flying With A Fish

Cormorants have mastered the art of catching fish and taking brief flights while keeping their prey in perfect swallowing condition. Learn their secrets!

Why Double-crested Cormorants Catch and Release Fish

Double-crested cormorant catching and releasing a large fish

Why cormorants catch and release fish observed in the wild, with possible explanations based on behavior, prey size, and feeding efficiency.

Bald Eagle Tree Dispute at Charleston City Lake

Two Bald Eagles competing for a perch tree at Charleston City Lake in Charleston, Arkansas

A firsthand look at two Bald Eagles disputing a perch tree at Charleston City Lake, with notes on territorial behavior and vocalizations.

Wildlife Photography in Arkansas and Oklahoma | New Year

Elegant Flight Of A Bald Eagle

Wildlife photography in Arkansas and Oklahoma, reflecting on the past year and starting New Year’s Day in the field.