The Buzz Around My New Meadow Sage (Salvia Lyrical Blues)
Wildlife photographer shares photos of the pollinator party happening around new Meadow Sage plants, with an unexpected nibbler – a baby rabbit!
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.
The Fox Squirrel Strikes a Pose (Again!)
A hilarious encounter with a Fox Squirrel who loves to lounge on a favorite tree limb. See the funny poses she struck and why a birdhouse had to be relocated!
Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard
A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have chosen my Arkansas yard to build their nest! See photos and learn about the nesting materials they use.
Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse
Learn about the typical Eastern Bluebird nesting timeline in Arkansas and the role of conservation efforts like nest boxes.
Providing Water for Backyard Birds in Winter
Learn why offering fresh water for birds in your backyard during winter is vital for their health and survival and get tips for winterizing birdbaths.
Fox Squirrel Lounging in My Backyard
A photo and interesting facts about fox squirrels in Arkansas, including their lifespan, behavior, adaptation to habitats, and diet.
Inca Doves Visit My Yard in Arkansas
A surprising visit from four Inca Doves in my yard in Arkansas, with facts about their range, habitat, appearance, behavior, and conservation status.
How Whitetail Bucks Move Through Thick Cover
An exploration of how whitetail bucks utilize various techniques like turning their antlers, ducking low, and picking paths to adeptly move through dense brush.
The Suet-Loving Songbird: Pine Warblers in Arkansas
Discover the unique Pine Warbler, a suet-loving songbird thriving in Arkansas’ pine forests. Learn about their habitat, diet, and remarkable breeding habits.
Will Arkansas Groundhogs See Their Shadows on Groundhog Day?
A photographer joins local Groundhog Day traditions in Arkansas, watching our furry forecasters emerge to predict six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
Preparing Birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in Winter
Learn why birdhouses are essential for Eastern Bluebirds during winter in Arkansas and get tips on preparing birdhouses to attract these birds to your backyard.
Territorial Mockingbirds In My Yard This Winter
An encounter between territorial Northern Mockingbirds and Eastern Bluebirds on a winter day, and facts about Mockingbird behavior and adaptation to winter.
Dealing with Territorial Bluebirds in the Winter
Dealing with territorial bluebirds pecking mirrors all winter. Discusses reasons for behavior and balancing fascination with ensuring birds’ well-being.
Celebrating Squirrel Appreciation Day in Arkansas
A lighthearted ode to the Eastern Gray and Fox Squirrels of Arkansas on National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Learn fun facts about these bushy-tailed critters.
Photographing Birds in My Backyard After an Arkansas Snowfall – Part 2
Part two of a photo blog series capturing images of birds visiting a backyard bird feeder in Arkansas after a snowfall.