Groundhog Day Tradition: Why I Enjoy the Wrong Forecast
I enjoy Groundhog Day because it marks time in late winter, even though the forecast is often wrong. Here’s why it still works.
Small Mammals
As a wildlife photographer in Arkansas, I focus on small mammals. These are the often-overlooked creatures. From squirrels and mice to shrews and voles, i capture their lives. I document their behavior and habitats in the wild.
Mexican Long-Nosed Armadillo: The Nine-Banded Name Change
The Mexican long-nosed armadillo is the new name for the armadillos found in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Here’s why scientists changed it.
Fox Squirrels Gathering Acorns During a Mast Year in Arkansas
Fox squirrels in Arkansas are busy gathering acorns during this mast year, storing food and helping oak trees spread.
Eastern Cottontail’s Daily Hiding Spot in My Garden
An Eastern Cottontail returns daily to a hidden spot in my Arkansas garden, taking cover beneath tall grass grown from birdseed.
A Cottontail Rabbit Raids My Bird Feeder for the First Time
A bold Cottontail Rabbit climbed into my bird feeder for the first time and ate birdseed, offering a fun surprise in my Arkansas yard.
Leucistic Striped Skunk: An Unusual Wildlife Encounter in Arkansas
I photographed a leucistic striped skunk near Ouachita National Forest. This pale skunk shows partial pigment loss.
Funny Rabbit Standing Across the Road
Funny rabbit standing like a person, stretching up to eat leaves just beyond a barbed wire fence across the road.
Four Armadillo Pups Foraging Together in My Yard
I photographed four armadillo pups foraging in my Arkansas yard, a rare sight with all four in one frame and eyes clearly visible.