A Close Look at a Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird had pollen on her head and beak, a clear sign she’d just visited flowers. See the photos!
A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard
A ratsnake visit in my yard led to a surprising bird alarm. Read how I photographed it and why I’m watching a nearby bluebird nest.
Common Grackle Fledgling: A Real Looker in My Yard
This Common Grackle fledgling may not be a beauty queen, but its scruffy charm and bold stance make it fun to photograph in the yard.
Aggressive Male Eastern Bluebird Joins Nesting Effort in My Yard
An aggressive male Eastern Bluebird joins a hardworking female, but his behavior raises questions in this surprising backyard story.
Four Armadillo Pups Foraging Together in My Yard
I photographed four armadillo pups foraging in my Arkansas yard, a rare sight with all four in one frame and eyes clearly visible.
Armadillo Pup Sniffs My Boot in a Curious Encounter
A curious armadillo pup sniffed my boot during a close encounter in my Arkansas yard. An unforgettable moment with backyard wildlife.
Deer Tick Infestation: The Unseen Battles of Wildlife
A close look at a doe with a tick-infested eye reveals the hidden struggles of wildlife. Discover how deer cope with these unseen threats.
American Robin Steals Earthworm in a Bold Move
An American Robin steals an earthworm from another in my Arkansas yard, showing how bold and competitive these birds can be.
Young Nine-Banded Armadillo Eating Earthworms in My Yard
Young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in my Arkansas yard, showing typical feeding behavior up close.
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird with Spider Silk Near Feeder
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed with spider silk on her beak, likely from building a nest using the silk.
Mourning Dove Fledgling Resting in the Grass
Mourning Dove fledgling resting in my Arkansas yard after a light rain, blending into the grass with its juvenile plumage.
Bluebird Nest Building Begins with Returning Female
Female Eastern Bluebird starts building a new nest while a new male drives off fledglings. Nesting behavior unfolds in my Arkansas yard.
Carolina Chickadee Feeding Its Fledgling in My Yard
I watched a Carolina Chickadee feed its fledgling in my Arkansas yard, a moving example of parental care in backyard wildlife.
Bison Herd on a Hillside at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
See a large bison herd at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and get a better view of the refuge’s open terrain.
Baby Nine-banded Armadillos in My Yard
I photographed four baby Nine-banded Armadillos in my Arkansas yard, a rare sighting with fascinating facts about these pups.