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Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Gets Its First Drink

May 12, 2025 by Steve Creek
Juvenile Eastern Bluebird perched on birdbath with beak raised and water below after drinking.

An Eastern Bluebird fledgling takes its first drink at my birdbath. A quiet milestone captured in a series of close-up moments.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, birdbath moments, eastern bluebird, fledgling behavior 1 Comment

A Bluebird Mother’s Gift

May 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird feeding a juvenile fledgling on a stone edge in a grassy area.

A female Eastern Bluebird feeding her fledgling shows the devotion of motherhood in the wild. A touching Mother’s Day moment.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Bird behavior, bird parenting, eastern bluebird, Mother’s Day nature Leave a comment

Turtles in My Arkansas Yard

May 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
A Box Turtle crawling through dewy grass in an Arkansas yard, photographed on April 28, 2025.

I share my sightings of turtles in my Arkansas yard, including a Box Turtle and a Red-eared Slider that laid eggs.

Categories Turtles Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, box turtle, red-eared slider, yard observations Leave a comment

Cardinal Courtship Feeding: A Tender Moment

May 9, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal feeding a female by beak-to-beak contact on a rock in a grassy yard during spring.

Male Northern Cardinal feeding a female in a touching courtship ritual. Captured in my Arkansas yard. A quiet moment of bird bonding.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, courtship behavior, northern cardinal 2 Comments

Bluebird Fledging Update: Chicks Spotted in the Pines

May 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird feeding three fledgling chicks perched on a pine tree branch, surrounded by green needles.

My Eastern Bluebird chicks fledged on May 7. I photographed mom feeding them in a nearby pine. See the photo and watch a short feeding video.

Categories Bird Photography Tags backyard birding, Bird behavior, Bluebird chicks, Eastern Bluebird fledging, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

Bluebird Chick Feeding: A Young Bird Makes an Appearance

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird feeding an insect to her chick at the entrance of a wooden nest box during a light rain.

Bluebird chick feeding observed as one young bird appears at the nest entrance during rain to be fed by its mother.

Categories Bird Photography Tags backyard birding, Bird behavior, Bluebird chick feeding, eastern bluebird, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

Barred Owls Nesting at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

May 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a juvenile Barred Owl looking out from a tree cavity in Oklahoma.

Barred Owls nesting in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Captured in April 2025 using an 800mm lens.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Barred Owls, Nesting birds, Oklahoma wildlife Leave a comment

Northern Flicker Foraging Around a Tree Stump

May 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Northern Flicker standing upright beside a weathered tree stump in a green yard.

Northern Flicker foraging in a tree stump shows its unique feeding habits. Learn how to spot and support this fascinating woodpecker.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Northern Flicker, Wildlife observation, woodpeckers Leave a comment

Baltimore Oriole in My Yard: A Rare Visitor Close to Home

May 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Baltimore Oriole perched on a branch with a soft green background, photographed in a yard on May 2, 2025.

A surprise visit from a Baltimore Oriole in my yard led to a quick photo and tips on how to attract these beautiful birds.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Baltimore Oriole, birdwatching tips 1 Comment

American Robins Territorial Fight Caught in Action

May 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two American Robins in mid-air, facing each other closely with wings spread in a dramatic territorial dispute.

American Robins engage in a fierce territorial fight in my yard. See the action and learn what drives this common spring behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Backyard bird photography, Bird behavior, spring wildlife, territorial birds 1 Comment

Male Eastern Bluebird Behavior: A New Arrival Near the Nest

May 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird perched on the roof of a wooden nest box, looking downward as if inspecting the entrance.

A new male Eastern Bluebird has appeared near a solo mother but isn’t helping feed her chicks. What’s going on? Read my latest update.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, eastern bluebird, Nesting birds, wildlife observations 1 Comment

Spring Bird Activity in Arkansas Yard

April 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin pulling an earthworm from the grassy ground with its beak.

Discover the vibrant spring bird activity in my Arkansas yard, featuring robins, titmice, and woodpeckers captured in action. Learn more!

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Red-bellied Woodpecker, spring birdwatching, tufted titmouse Leave a comment

Carolina Chickadee Fledgling Lands Beside Me on the Deck

April 29, 2025 by Steve Creek
Carolina Chickadee fledgling with open beak perched on a wooden deck.

A Carolina Chickadee fledgling lands on my deck, an unforgettable spring moment captured just outside my door.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas wildlife photography, backyard birding, Birdwatching, carolina chickadee, fledglings, spring birds 1 Comment

Carolina Wren Fledglings Exploring My Yard

April 28, 2025 by Steve Creek
Carolina Wren fledgling perched on the rough surface of an old wooden building.

Carolina Wren fledglings explored my yard on April 27, 2025. See my photos and story of their first big adventure after leaving the nest.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Carolina Wrens, spring fledglings, Wildlife observation

Ongoing Efforts of a Solo Bluebird Mother

April 25, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird emerging from a wooden nest box with a white fecal sac in her beak, performing nest-cleaning duties.

Observing Eastern Bluebird nesting behavior as a dedicated mother feeds her chicks and keeps the nest clean without a mate.

Categories Bird Photography Tags backyard birding, Bird behavior, eastern bluebird, solo parenting birds, Wildlife Photography
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