Eastern Bluebird Nesting Update: More Chicks Hatch in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird chicks hatched today! Parents are feeding them while the second birdhouse remains quiet. Fingers crossed for more soon!
Bird Photography
Bird photography can be challenging. You need the right gear. A good camera and lens are key. Settings matter too. Fast shutter speeds help freeze motion. Learn how to adjust ISO and aperture. Techniques are important. Think about composition. Get close-ups. Try aerial shots. Capture birds in their habitat. Patience is needed. Birds move quickly. They can be hard to find. Study bird behavior. Know where they live. Understand their habits. This will help you get better photos.
Northern Cardinal Parenting and Aggression in My Yard
Northern Cardinal feeding juvenile after rain in Arkansas, followed by a sudden act of aggression from a female adult.
A Rainy Vigil: Male Eastern Bluebird Stands Guard
Male Eastern Bluebird in rain keeps watch by nest box, soaked but alert as he protects the nest with quiet determination.
Baby Northern Mockingbirds in My Yard
Spotted baby Northern Mockingbirds in my yard on July 4th. A rare and exciting encounter with fledglings up close.
Northern Cardinal Molting in My Yard Since June
A male Northern Cardinal in my yard has been molting since June. Learn why early molting or baldness might occur and what to watch for.
Update on Eastern Bluebirds Nesting in My Yard
At the end of June, I shared a post titled Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss where I described how one pair of Eastern Bluebirds had started a new nesting cycle after losing their earlier brood. I’m happy to report that things seem to be going well this time around. Nesting Progress The female … Read more
Eastern Bluebird Eating Peanuts for the First Time in My Yard
I spotted an Eastern Bluebird eating peanuts for the first time in my yard, revealing a surprising twist in their usual nesting season diet.
Tufted Titmouse Feeding Behavior with Sunflower Seeds
Watch how Tufted Titmouse birds use their feet to hold sunflower seeds while feeding – smart backyard bird behavior captured up close.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Boxes: Both Now in Use
Both of my Eastern Bluebird nest boxes are now in use after relocation and replacement efforts in my two-acre yard.
Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss
Eastern Bluebirds begin again after losing their chicks. A relocated birdhouse offers hope for a successful nest in my yard.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Vanish: Mystery at My Backyard Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird chicks vanished overnight from my backyard birdhouse. The male’s strange behavior revealed the mystery.
Mississippi Kite Regurgitating Pellet
Mississippi Kite regurgitating pellet shows how this raptor expels indigestible insect parts while perched in an Oklahoma refuge.
Bluebirds Feeding Young on the First Day of Summer
Bluebirds feeding young mark the start of summer in my Arkansas yard, bringing life and motion to the longest day of the year.
Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron Catches Crawfish Near the Road
A Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron catches crawfish near the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read about the rare close encounter.
Northern Mockingbird Wing Flash Display
Discover why the Northern Mockingbird uses its dramatic wing flash display to hunt insects and signal territory in your backyard.