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Armadillo Pup Sniffs My Boot in a Curious Encounter

January 24, 2026June 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Young Nine-banded Armadillo sniffing a brown boot in green grass during a close wildlife encounter in Arkansas.

A curious armadillo pup sniffed my boot during a close encounter in my Arkansas yard. An unforgettable moment with backyard wildlife.

Categories Armadillo Tags Arkansas Wildlife, armadillo pup, Backyard wildlife, Nature Photography, Nine-banded Armadillo

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Deer Tick Infestation: The Unseen Battles of Wildlife

April 26, 2026June 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed doe with deer tick infestation around the left eye standing in tall grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A close look at a doe with a deer tick infestation reveals the hidden struggles of wildlife and how deer cope with parasites.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, White-tailed Deer Tags deer grooming, deer tick infestation, Oklahoma wildlife, parasite challenges, white-tailed deer, wildlife health 1 Comment

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American Robin Steals Earthworm in a Bold Move

October 29, 2025June 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two American Robins on the ground, with one pulling an earthworm from the grass while the other looks on.

An American Robin steals an earthworm from another in my Arkansas yard, showing how bold and competitive these birds can be.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, earthworm, spring wildlife

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Young Nine-Banded Armadillo Eating Earthworms in My Yard

January 24, 2026May 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Side view of a young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in grassy yard in Arkansas.

Young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in my Arkansas yard, showing typical feeding behavior up close.

Categories Armadillo Tags Arkansas, armadillo feeding, Backyard wildlife, Nine-banded Armadillo, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird with Spider Silk Near Feeder

October 29, 2025May 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird perched on a branch with a strand of spider silk stretching from her beak to the top of her head.

Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed with spider silk on her beak, likely from building a nest using the silk.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard bird photography, bird nest materials, birdwatching in Arkansas, female hummingbird, hummingbird behavior, hummingbird nest spider silk, ruby-throated hummingbird, spring birds

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Mourning Dove Fledgling Resting in the Grass

October 29, 2025May 29, 2025 by Steve Creek
Mourning Dove fledgling with juvenile plumage resting in green, rain-soaked grass in Arkansas yard.

Mourning Dove fledgling resting in my Arkansas yard after a light rain, blending into the grass with its juvenile plumage.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, fledgling, mourning dove

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Bluebird Nest Building Begins with Returning Female

October 29, 2025May 28, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird perched with wet pine needles in beak during nest-building on a rainy day

Female Eastern Bluebird starts building a new nest while a new male drives off fledglings. Nesting behavior unfolds in my Arkansas yard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, birdhouse nesting, bluebird behavior, eastern bluebird, fledglings 1 Comment

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Carolina Chickadee Feeding Its Fledgling in My Yard

October 29, 2025May 27, 2025 by Steve Creek
Carolina Chickadee feeding a fledgling on a branch, beak-to-beak interaction captured in vivid detail

I watched a Carolina Chickadee feed its fledgling in my Arkansas yard, a moving example of parental care in backyard wildlife.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, carolina chickadee, fledgling
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