Mating Cottontail Rabbits and Backyard Birds

Mating Cottontail Rabbits

While photographing birds at my feeders, I witnessed mating cottontail rabbits and captured an unusual backyard wildlife moment.

Blue Jay Sunbathing in My Yard

Blue Jay sunbathing on the ground with wings spread in the sun

I photographed a Blue Jay sunbathing in my Arkansas yard and explain why birds use sunlight to maintain feathers and control parasites.

Spotting the Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker clinging to a dead tree trunk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I photographed a striking Pileated Woodpecker in Arkansas and share details about spotting this impressive forest bird.

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with Meadow Sage

Ruby-throated hummingbird hovering beside purple meadow sage flowers in a backyard garden

Meadow sage is a magnet for ruby-throated hummingbirds. See how this nectar-rich plant attracts hummingbirds to a backyard garden.