Will We See Snow? 2024 Persimmon Seed Forecast for Arkansas
Discover how the persimmon seed tradition predicts a snowy winter for Arkansas in 2024–2025, and learn what last year’s seed forecast revealed.
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.
A Northern Mockingbird at the Birdbath: A Joy to Watch
Discover the joy of watching a Northern Mockingbird bathe in your birdbath, plus tips on why a clean birdbath is essential for helping birds thrive in your yard!
A Morning with the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in My Arkansas Yard
The fascinating life of the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in my Arkansas yard, from web-building to catching prey like Yellow Jacket Wasps. Nature at its finest!
Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard
Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.
Why You Should Leave Birdhouses Up Year-Round
Learn why keeping birdhouses up year-round in Arkansas helps birds like Eastern Bluebirds find shelter and prepare for the next nesting season.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird: An Unusual Observation
Tracking the last Ruby-throated Hummingbird visit in my yard this season, plus an unusual sighting of one with matted feathers.
Why a Red-bellied Woodpecker is Enlarging a Hole in My Pine Tree
Discover why Red-bellied Woodpeckers enlarge tree holes in fall, from caching food to preparing roosts, and how they get ready for winter in Arkansas.
Harvestmen and the Honey Bee Mystery in My Garden
I photographed something unexpected in my flower garden recently, a Harvestman, also known as a Daddy Longlegs, feasting on a honey bee!