Barred Owl Pellet Found in My Arkansas Yard
I found what appears to be a Barred Owl pellet under a pine tree in my Arkansas yard, with hair and tiny bone fragments visible.
World Frog and Sparrow Day on the First Day of Spring
I reflect on World Frog and Sparrow Day with a frog from Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and a House Sparrow’s story.
Northern Flicker Pulls a Buried Acorn From the Ground
A Northern Flicker probed the ground in my Arkansas yard, pulled up a buried acorn, cracked it open, and ate the kernel.
Maggots Feeding on a Deer Carcass Near Lake Carl Etling
I filmed maggots feeding on a deer carcass near Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma in September 2024.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a Dwarf Pear Tree in Arkansas
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker climbed my dwarf pear tree in Arkansas, showing the neat bands of holes these woodpeckers drill in bark.
Wild Hog at Sunrise in Sequoyah Refuge
A wild hog crossed the Sequoyah auto tour road at sunrise, then walked right past my truck near the Moody boat ramp in Oklahoma.
Mourning Dove Iridescent Color in My Arkansas Yard
Mourning Dove iridescent color stands out in these Arkansas yard photos, with soft pink shimmer and close detail from my deck.
American Robins Can Be Brutal During Territorial Fights
American Robin territorial fight photos from my yard show how fierce these birds can be during breeding season. Camera settings included.