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American Robin Steals Earthworm in a Bold Move

June 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two American Robins on the ground, with one pulling an earthworm from the grass while the other looks on.

An American Robin steals an earthworm from another in my Arkansas yard, showing how bold and competitive these birds can be.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, earthworm, spring wildlife

Robin Attacks Bluebird in My Yard

May 24, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin with Eastern Bluebird feathers in its beak after attack

American Robin attacks an Eastern Bluebird fledgling in my Arkansas yard. A fierce mom bluebird helps her young escape the Robin’s grasp.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, backyard birding, Bird behavior, eastern bluebird, nesting season 2 Comments

American Robins Territorial Fight Caught in Action

May 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two American Robins in mid-air, facing each other closely with wings spread in a dramatic territorial dispute.

American Robins engage in a fierce territorial fight in my yard. See the action and learn what drives this common spring behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Backyard bird photography, Bird behavior, spring wildlife, territorial birds 1 Comment

Spring Bird Activity in Arkansas Yard

April 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin pulling an earthworm from the grassy ground with its beak.

Discover the vibrant spring bird activity in my Arkansas yard, featuring robins, titmice, and woodpeckers captured in action. Learn more!

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Red-bellied Woodpecker, spring birdwatching, tufted titmouse

Scruffy Robins and Familiar Patterns Across the Years

April 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin on a tree stump with ragged belly feathers from brood patch, taken in spring 2025.

A scruffy robin with a brood patch appeared in my yard two years in a row. Here’s what that means and how I photographed her safely.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, brood patch, Nesting birds, Wildlife observation 1 Comment

The American Robin: A Year-Round Guest at My Bird Bath

November 23, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin at the Bird Bath

American Robins visit my yard year-round, often using the bird bath for drinking and resting. Learn about their behavior and beauty through close observation.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Backyard birds, Bird Bath, Bird behavior, Bird Watching, Wildlife Photography, yard birds, year-round birds 2 Comments

A Tailless American Robin at the Birdbath

October 31, 2024October 25, 2024 by Steve Creek
Tailless American Robin Visits the Birdbath

Photographed a tailless American Robin at my birdbath. Learn about possible causes of feather loss and the bird’s resilience despite an eye injury.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Bird behavior, Birdbath, Birdwatching, Canon EOS R5, feather loss, Nature Observation, tailless bird, Wildlife Photography

A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Feathered Friends

July 14, 2024 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird Carrying Something Small In Her Beak

Photographing the Eastern Bluebirds feeding chicks, an American Robin building her nest, a Red-bellied Woodpecker at the feeder, and a Common Grackle.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, backyard birdwatching, barred owl, Bird photography, common grackle, Eastern Bluebirds, Nesting birds, wildlife blog

American Robin Regurgitation: Why Robins Throw Up Seeds

July 7, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin Regurgitating Seed

Witnessed an American Robin throwing up seeds? Don’t be alarmed! Learn about this fascinating adaptation and how robins efficiently process fruit.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags adaptation, american robin, Bird behavior, Bird photography, Regurgitation, robin diet, seed dispersal, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

One-Eyed Robin? Backyard Birding and Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis

May 12, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin With A Bad Eye

Learn about mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, a disease affecting robins and other songbirds, spread through feeders and birdbaths.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags american robin, Backyard birds, bird diseases, Bird feeders, birdbaths, finch eye disease, mycoplasmal conjunctivitis

Unzipping the Secrets of Bird Feather Maintenance

April 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin Feather Maintenance

Discover how birds use their beaks to “unzip” and “zip” their feathers after bathing, realigning tiny barbs for waterproofing, insulation, and pristine plumage.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, barbs, Bathing, beak, bird feathers, feather maintenance, insulation, preening, unzipping, vanes, waterproofing, zipping

An American Robin Soaking Up the Rays

December 20, 2024September 14, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Young American Robin Sunbathing

Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts seeing an American Robin sunbathing in his backyard and reflects on the tranquil nature of birds sunbathing.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags american robin, Backyard birds, bird, Birdwatching, nature, robin, Sunbathing, Wildlife Photography

American Robin Takes a Dip

March 27, 2024April 28, 2023 by Steve Creek
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…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags american robin, Bathing, Birdbath 2 Comments

American Robin Drinks from Birdbath

March 29, 2024March 26, 2023 by Steve Creek
American Robin Drinks from Birdbath

Watch an American Robin take a refreshing drink from a birdbath in this photo. Discover the beauty of this fascinating bird and its unique behavior up close.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags american robin, Birdbath, Drinking

American Robin Takes The Plunge

October 26, 2024March 16, 2023 by Steve Creek
American Robin Takes A Plunge

After spying on the Eastern Bluebird enjoying a spa day in my backyard, the American Robin couldn’t resist taking a dip in the birdbath too.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Birdbath 2 Comments
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