Fledglings Take Flight, But a Shadow Looms Over the Bluebird Nest
The Eastern bluebird chicks take flight! But a Cooper’s Hawk sighting raises concerns about the missing female. Learn about the circle of life in nature.
Eastern Bluebird Mom Missing! Male Cares for Chicks Alone
The female Eastern Bluebird has vanished from the nest! Learn why this is a concern and how the male is coping with raising the chicks alone.
Three-toed Box Turtle Colors
The reasons behind the vibrant colors of the Three-toed Box Turtle. Learn about genetics, environment, adaptation, and even a touch of sexual dimorphism!
Eastern Bluebird Snags Mid-Transforming Crane Fly
Witness a strange bird feeding in Arkansas! See photos and learn how an Eastern Bluebird caught a crane fly mid-emergence from its larval stage.
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Return to Arkansas!
It’s hummingbird season in Arkansas! Learn when these dazzling birds migrate to the Natural State, how to attract them to your feeder.
Eastern Bluebird Fecal Sac Removal: Nature’s Diaper Duty!
Learn about the fascinating (and not-so-glamorous) world of Eastern Bluebird chick waste removal. Discover how parents keep the nest clean and chicks healthy.
Skinks Emerge at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
The warmer weather brings springtime sightings of skinks at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Read about their hibernation habits and ideal springtime temps.
Possible Reunion with a Coyote at Sequoyah Refuge
Could this be the same coyote I photographed at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge last year? Read about my encounter with a bold coyote.