The Fascinating World of Cicada Mating

Two cicadas mating on the bark of a pear tree surrounded by green leaves in an Arkansas backyard

Cicada mating behavior captured in my Arkansas backyard reveals an intricate world of calls, choices, and survival.

A Clever Encounter With an Immature Northern Mockingbird

Immature Northern Mockingbird holding an insect in its beak while standing on the ground in a grassy backyard.

Immature Northern Mockingbird finds a clever way to drink water in my yard, a surprising and delightful backyard birding moment.

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Swallowing a Dragonfly

Yellow-crowned Night Heron swallowing a dragonfly in wetland habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Oklahoma

I photographed a Yellow-crowned Night Heron eating a dragonfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, capturing a rare feeding moment.

A Morning with the Baby Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird Feeding Grub Worm To Its Young

I photographed a baby Eastern Bluebird as it peeked from the nest and took its first flight during the third brood in my Arkansas yard.