Spotting the Pileated Woodpecker
Photos and details about seeing the iconic Pileated Woodpecker in Arkansas, including at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and in a suburban backyard.
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Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern Bluebirds, with their keen eyesight and agile flight, are adept hunters capable of catching and eating Robber Flies.
A Sneak Peek at the New Generation: Eastern Bluebird Chicks
Eastern Bluebird chicks take a peek out of the nest box! See photos of these adorable feathered ambassadors and get an update on the second brood.
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with Meadow Sage
Learn how to attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your garden with Meadow Sage. This blog post includes photos and interesting facts about these birds.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Hatch! Parents Work Overtime
The Eastern Bluebird family welcomes new chicks! See photos of the parents bringing food and learn about the challenges of raising a brood.
Blue Jay Fledglings: Beyond the Beg
Explore the fascinating world of Blue Jay fledglings! Learn about their begging behavior, family dynamics, and how they communicate their hunger needs.
Eastern Bluebird Comeback! Male Feeds New Mate Incubating Eggs
Remember the single dad Eastern Bluebird? He’s got a new mate and she’s laying eggs! See a photo of the male feeding her a cricket.
Eastern Bluebird Sunbathing Antics
Amusing backyard observations of an adult male Eastern Bluebird and a juvenile engaging in sunbathing behaviors, including the benefits of this peculiar ritual.
A Tufted Titmouse’s Hilarious Bath Time
See a Tufted Titmouse enjoy a refreshing bath and its subsequent attempts to fluff back up! These funny bird photos are sure to bring a smile to your face.
Tufted Titmouse Fledgling: A Feasting Frenzy at the Feeder
Adorable photos and fascinating facts about Tufted Titmouse fledglings! Learn about their growth, behavior, and how to attract them to your feeders.
Encountering the Diana Fritillary Butterfly in My Own Backyard
A chance encounter with a beautiful butterfly in my garden led to the discovery of Arkansas’s official state butterfly, the Diana Fritillary.
Blue Jay Fledglings Are Thriving Too
Witnessing the growth of baby Blue Jays! Learn how these clever chicks transition to independent life, including finding water sources on their own.
Brown Thrasher Update: Still Making Music in My Backyard!
Brown Thrashers: Year-round residents in Arkansas! Learn more about these backyard songbirds and their presence throughout the year in the Natural State.
A Northern Mockingbird’s Peculiar Suet Behavior
Witness a Northern Mockingbird’s surprising behavior at a suet feeder! Explore theories behind the dunking and learn why some mockingbirds enjoy suet.