House Sparrow at My Bluebird Nest Box
A House Sparrow entered my bluebird nest box, creating a tense moment before the Eastern Bluebird parents returned.
Arkansas backyard birds
Bluebird Parents Feeding Nestlings in My Arkansas Backyard
Both bluebird parents are feeding nestlings just three days after hatch in my Arkansas backyard. Rain hasn’t slowed them down at all.
Northern Mockingbird Steals Beetle
A Northern Mockingbird steals beetle prey from an American Robin in my Arkansas yard, turning a routine morning photo into a surprise.
Fox Sparrow in Snow, A Yard Visitor After an Arkansas Storm
Fox Sparrow in snow, photographed in my Arkansas yard after a storm, plus field notes and the settings I used on the Canon R5 Mark II.
Male House Finch After a Snow in My Arkansas Yard
A male house finch pauses on a bare branch after an Arkansas snow. Notes on winter feeding, behavior, and my camera settings.
Carolina Chickadee on a Snowy Morning in My Arkansas Yard
Carolina Chickadee in snow in my Arkansas yard, a quick perch photo after the storm, plus the settings I used to freeze the moment.
Blue Jay After Snow in My Arkansas Yard
A backyard Blue Jay stands out against fresh Arkansas snow. Winter habits, yard activity, and the photo settings I used to nail the exposure.