Encountering White-Tailed Deer at Mount Magazine State Park

White-tailed fawn attempting to nurse from its mother near a campsite

Mount Magazine deer encounter: a doe and fawn wandered past my campsite at Arkansas’s highest peak, giving me a tender moment to photograph.

Watching a Gray Squirrel Build a Nest at Mount Magazine

Gray Squirrel carrying dry leaves up a tree while building a nest at Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas

While camping at Mount Magazine State Park, I photographed a Gray Squirrel building a leaf nest. A quiet wildlife moment in Arkansas.

From Teardrop to Scamp: My Wildlife Photography Upgrade

Scamp 13' Lite camper parked at Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas

I upgraded from a teardrop camper to a Scamp 13′ Lite to create a more comfortable mobile workspace for my wildlife photography trips.

The Fascinating World of Cicada Mating

Two cicadas mating on the bark of a pear tree surrounded by green leaves in an Arkansas backyard

Cicada mating behavior captured in my Arkansas backyard reveals an intricate world of calls, choices, and survival.

Encounter with an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp Flying

The fascinating world of the Cicada Killer Wasp, its unique behaviors, and how to appreciate this remarkable yet misunderstood insect.

A Clever Encounter With an Immature Northern Mockingbird

Immature Northern Mockingbird holding an insect in its beak while standing on the ground in a grassy backyard.

Immature Northern Mockingbird finds a clever way to drink water in my yard, a surprising and delightful backyard birding moment.

A Morning with the Baby Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird Feeding Grub Worm To Its Young

I photographed a baby Eastern Bluebird as it peeked from the nest and took its first flight during the third brood in my Arkansas yard.

Bluebirds Eating Spider Eggs | Eastern Bluebird Behavior

Male Eastern Bluebird With Spider and Spider Egg Sac

I photographed bluebirds eating spider eggs and carrying spider egg sacs to their nest. This unusual behavior made me stop and investigate.