White-throated Sparrow in the Snow, Arkansas Backyard Visitor
White-throated Sparrow in fresh snow, photographed in my Arkansas yard, with field notes and the settings I used on the Canon R5 Mark II.
Arkansas
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.
Downy Woodpecker on a Suet Log After an Arkansas Snow
Downy Woodpecker snow photo from my Arkansas yard, plus wildlife notes, camera settings, and links to my backyard snow bird series.
Red-bellied Woodpecker on Suet After an Arkansas Snow
Red-bellied woodpecker clings to my weathered suet log after an Arkansas snowstorm, a bright flash of red against the white.
Male Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow in My Arkansas Yard
Male northern cardinal glowing red against fresh snow in my Arkansas yard. See the photos, settings, and beanbag setup from the deck rail.
Harris’s Sparrow Feeding in Fresh Arkansas Snow
Harris’s sparrow feeding in fresh Arkansas snow. I photographed it from my deck with a beanbag and long lens. See the shots.
American Goldfinch at My Feeder After Arkansas Snow
American goldfinch at my Arkansas feeder after the first snow. See the winter look, behavior, and my deck setup and settings.
First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard
Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.