Eastern Bluebirds Eat Fecal Sacs
Eastern Bluebirds will sometimes eat the fecal sac instead of flying off with it. This behavior may seem unusual to us, but it serves an important purpose in…
Little Eastern Bluebird, Big World
One of the most exciting moments was when the baby Eastern Bluebirds started to poke their heads out of the birdhouse. With my camera in hand, I was able to…
Sunning Juvenile Five-lined Skink
Last week, my patience paid off as I spotted what I believe to be a juvenile Five-lined Skink while driving past the location. This was a thrilling sight…
Little Blue Heron Sighting at SNWR
During my visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on April 18, I had the pleasure of encountering a Little Blue Heron at Miner’s Cove.
American Robin Takes a Dip
I discovered some interesting facts about American Robins and their bathing habits. Did you know that they often prefer bathing in open areas, like lawns…
Thirsty Cedar Waxwings Take Over My Birdbath
As a Wildlife Photographer, I was thrilled to have a large flock of Cedar Waxwings visit my birdbath in Arkansas for several days last week. It was a rare…
Great Egret Feasting on Crayfish
I had an amazing opportunity to capture a Great Egret tossing and devouring a crayfish that it had caught in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.
A Great Egret Preening
Capturing a Great Egret preening was unforgettable – an elegant bird with a stunning wingspan made for a fantastic wildlife photography experience.
Male Eastern Bluebird Takes a Dip
After removing a fecal sac from one of its baby birds, the male Eastern Bluebird took a bath in the birdbath located in my yard in Arkansas.
Eastern Bluebirds: Fecal Sac Removal
I was able to get this photo of the male Eastern Bluebird leaving the birdhouse with a fecal sac. I used a beanbag to rest my camera and lens on the deck rail.
Male and Female Eastern Bluebird Feeding Strategies
One of the joys of having a birdhouse in your yard is watching Eastern Bluebirds build their nest and raise their young. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness..
Discovering the Upland Sandpiper
I learned that this bird was actually an Upland Sandpiper. With its strikingly unique features, the Upland Sandpiper is a bird that is hard to miss.
Barred Owl Devours Crayfish in Tree
Today’s post is dedicated to the majestic Barred Owl that I spotted catching a crayfish and then taking it to a nearby tree to savor it.
Great Egrets and Undigested Crayfish
Observing the Great Egrets regurgitating crayfish was a remarkable experience, highlighting the complex relationships that exist within the ecosystem.
The Three-toed Box Turtle: A Slow-Moving Treasure
If you are lucky enough to see a Three-toed Box Turtle in the wild, please be respectful and let it go on its way. These slow-moving turtles are a treasure, and they deserve our protection.