Eastern Bluebird Faces a Territorial Mockingbird at the Birdhouse
An Eastern Bluebird checked my birdhouse in late February, but a territorial mockingbird may make nesting harder this spring.
Carolina Chickadee Returns to the Same Birdhouse This Spring
A Carolina Chickadee is back checking the same birdhouse this March. See my wildlife and photography notes from the deck.
Red-headed Woodpecker Caching a Nut at Sequoyah NWR
I photograph a Red-headed Woodpecker caching a nut at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and explain its food storage behavior.
Immature Cooper’s Hawk at Sequoyah Refuge
An immature Cooper’s Hawk watches Red-winged Blackbirds from thick vines at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Muskrat Eating Aquatic Plant at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A Muskrat eats an aquatic plant at Reeves Slough in Oklahoma while I photograph it from a fishing pier at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Beaver Swimming at Reeves Slough
A beaver swims toward me at Reeves Slough in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from the fishing pier using a Canon R5 Mark II.
Male Red-winged Blackbird Eating Corn
A male Red-winged Blackbird eats a kernel of corn while perched on a stalk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Birding Brain Health and Backyard Photography
Birding keeps your brain active. Learn how backyard bird photography supports attention, memory, and mental health as you age.