House Sparrows: Friend or Foe?
House Sparrows are common, but are they welcome? Dive into the reasons why some birders consider these little brown birds to be menaces at the feeder.
Arkansas
White-throated Sparrows in Arkansas: Backyard Beauties with a Song
Learn about the White-throated Sparrow, a common winter visitor to Arkansas. Discover their distinctive appearance, charming song, and interesting behavior.
White-crowned Sparrows in Arkansas: Facts, Photos & Fun Facts!
Learn about White-crowned Sparrows visiting feeders in Arkansas! See photos, discover surprising facts about their migration, songs, and loyalty.
Stunning Rose-breasted Grosbeak Visits My Feeder!
A surprise visit from a Rose-breasted Grosbeak led to amazing photos and a chance to learn about this beautiful Arkansas spring migrant!
White-Breasted Nuthatch: The Upside-Down Acrobat
The White-breasted Nuthatch is a backyard acrobat! See how this amazing bird defies gravity to find hidden treats. Learn about their unique feet!
Fledglings Take Flight, But a Shadow Looms Over the Bluebird Nest
The Eastern bluebird chicks take flight! But a Cooper’s Hawk sighting raises concerns about the missing female. Learn about the circle of life in nature.
Eastern Bluebird Mom Missing! Male Cares for Chicks Alone
The female Eastern Bluebird has vanished from the nest! Learn why this is a concern and how the male is coping with raising the chicks alone.
Eastern Bluebird Snags Mid-Transforming Crane Fly
Witness a strange bird feeding in Arkansas! See photos and learn how an Eastern Bluebird caught a crane fly mid-emergence from its larval stage.
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Return to Arkansas!
It’s hummingbird season in Arkansas! Learn when these dazzling birds migrate to the Natural State, how to attract them to your feeder.
Eastern Bluebird Fecal Sac Removal: Nature’s Diaper Duty!
Learn about the fascinating (and not-so-glamorous) world of Eastern Bluebird chick waste removal. Discover how parents keep the nest clean and chicks healthy.
Baby Cottontail Rabbit In My Flower Garden
A follow-up on a flowerbed with a resident rabbit! Learn how to keep rabbits out of your garden humanely, with tips on fencing, planting, repellents, and more.
House Finch and the Dandelion Smorgasbord
Discover the fascinating relationship between finches and dandelions, and how a chance encounter led to an exploration of the little wonders that surround us.
A Cardinal Couple Visits the Feeder
Observe the lively Northern Cardinals that make their home in Arkansas, from their nesting habits to their status as a state symbol.
Eastern Bluebirds Feed Chicks on a Soggy Arkansas Day
Witness the dedication of Eastern bluebird parents in Arkansas! See a photo of them feeding their chicks caterpillars during a downpour.
Pine Warbler: A Frequent Feeder Friend
Pine Warblers: More than just pine forest dwellers! Discover their surprising habits and why they might visit your feeder.