Mourning Dove Carrying Pine Needles for Nest Building
A Mourning Dove carries pine needles through my Arkansas yard as it gathers nest material, a simple sign that nesting season is underway.
Arkansas birds
Male Downy Woodpecker Waiting for His Morning Suet
A male Downy Woodpecker waited near my deck for suet, then called for breakfast. I photographed the moment in Arkansas.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a Dwarf Pear Tree in Arkansas
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker climbed my dwarf pear tree in Arkansas, showing the neat bands of holes these woodpeckers drill in bark.
Mourning Dove Iridescent Color in My Arkansas Yard
Mourning Dove iridescent color stands out in these Arkansas yard photos, with soft pink shimmer and close detail from my deck.
American Robins Can Be Brutal During Territorial Fights
American Robin territorial fight photos from my yard show how fierce these birds can be during breeding season. Camera settings included.
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.
Bald Eagles and Fishing Birds at Charleston Lake
I photographed Bald Eagles, Double-crested Cormorants, and American White Pelicans in Arkansas on a frigid January morning.