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.
Two Bobcats in the Morning Fog
Two bobcats rest in tall grass on a foggy morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. A rare wildlife moment I almost missed.
Eastern Bluebird Faces a Territorial Mockingbird at the Birdhouse
An Eastern Bluebird checked my birdhouse in late February, but a territorial mockingbird may make nesting harder this spring.