Helping Birds Survive the Hot Summer
Discover how providing clean water helps local birds survive the hot summer. Learn easy birdbath tips to create a cool backyard oasis.
Cicada Life Cycle: From Shells to Songs
Discover the fascinating cicada life cycle, from emerging shells to their loud songs echoing through summer trees.
Cottontail Rabbit Taking an Ash Bath
Cottontail Rabbit Ash Bath shows a backyard rabbit rolling in wood ash near Lavaca, Arkansas, on a June morning.
An Opossum in My Arkansas Backyard
I photographed an opossum in my Arkansas backyard and share what I observed about its behavior, appearance, and role as a native marsupial.
Red-eared Slider in Arkansas: Spotted on a Quiet Morning
I photographed a Red-eared Slider in my Arkansas yard, capturing its journey and sharing insights into this adaptable turtle species.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Nesting in My Arkansas Yard
Red-bellied Woodpecker nesting in my Lavaca yard, with adults feeding chicks, guarding the cavity, and visiting feeders.
Black Vulture Nestling at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Black Vulture nestling photographed inside a shaded tree cavity at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Downy Woodpecker Upside-Down
Downy Woodpecker Upside Down on a driftwood suet feeder in Lavaca, Arkansas, photographed from my deck in soft morning light.