Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard
Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.
Why You Should Leave Birdhouses Up Year-Round
Learn why keeping birdhouses up year-round in Arkansas helps birds like Eastern Bluebirds find shelter and prepare for the next nesting season.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird: An Unusual Observation
Tracking the last Ruby-throated Hummingbird visit in my yard this season, plus an unusual sighting of one with matted feathers.
A Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about its appearance, behavior, migration, and more.
The Carolina Mantis: A Day of Observing Nature’s Perfect Predator
The fascinating behavior of a Carolina Mantis, from defensive displays to ambush hunting, capturing the delicate balance of nature in action.
Why a Red-bellied Woodpecker is Enlarging a Hole in My Pine Tree
Discover why Red-bellied Woodpeckers enlarge tree holes in fall, from caching food to preparing roosts, and how they get ready for winter in Arkansas.
Harvestmen and the Honey Bee Mystery in My Garden
I photographed something unexpected in my flower garden recently, a Harvestman, also known as a Daddy Longlegs, feasting on a honey bee!
The Fascinating Tongue of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The fascinating feeding mechanism of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird’s tongue, an incredible tool that allows efficient nectar collection at lightning speed!