Visitors at the Birdbath: A Glimpse Into My Yard in Arkansas

Eastern Bluebird Drinking At The Birdbath

Discover the variety of wildlife visiting my Arkansas birdbath, from Eastern Bluebirds to Fox Squirrels, and learn why a clean birdbath is essential for them all!

Will We See Snow? 2024 Persimmon Seed Forecast for Arkansas

Persimmon Seed Spoon Shape Spells Snow For 2024-2025

Discover how the persimmon seed tradition predicts a snowy winter for Arkansas in 2024–2025, and learn what last year’s seed forecast revealed.

A Northern Mockingbird at the Birdbath: A Joy to Watch

Northern Mockingbird Drinking At A Birdbath

Discover the joy of watching a Northern Mockingbird bathe in your birdbath, plus tips on why a clean birdbath is essential for helping birds thrive in your yard!

Bald Eagles and Painted Buntings: A Visit to SNWR

Pair Of Mature Bald Eagles Perched High On A Dead Cottonwood Tree Branch

Join me on a wildlife photography adventure at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, where I encounter Bald Eagles, butterflies, and a surprise Painted Bunting!

A Morning with the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in My Arkansas Yard

Spotted Orb Weaver With A Wasp

The fascinating life of the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in my Arkansas yard, from web-building to catching prey like Yellow Jacket Wasps. Nature at its finest!

Why You Should Leave Birdhouses Up Year-Round

Carolina Chickadee Checking Birdhouse

Learn why keeping birdhouses up year-round in Arkansas helps birds like Eastern Bluebirds find shelter and prepare for the next nesting season.