Female Summer Tanager with Wasp
A female Summer Tanager catches a wasp in my Arkansas yard, showing the skill and precision of this insect-hunting songbird.
Arkansas birds
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Fights and Fierce Territorial Battles
Ruby-throated Hummingbird fights show fierce territorial battles. Learn why these tiny birds defend nectar with surprising force.
Northern Flicker Sunning on a Pine Branch in Arkansas
On the morning of July 19, I spotted a Northern Flicker high in a pine tree in my Arkansas yard. The bird was stretched out on a dead branch, wings slightly open, soaking in the warmth of a clear summer day. It paused there for several minutes, giving me the perfect opportunity to capture the … Read more
Young Ruby-throated Hummingbird Showing Early Throat Color
Juvenile Ruby-throated Hummingbird shows first red throat feathers while perched in my Arkansas yard. A quiet moment worth capturing.
Northern Cardinal Parenting and Aggression in My Yard
Northern Cardinal feeding juvenile after rain in Arkansas, followed by a sudden act of aggression from a female adult.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Vanish: Mystery at My Backyard Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird chicks vanished overnight from my backyard birdhouse. The male’s strange behavior revealed the mystery.
Northern Mockingbird Wing Flash Display
Discover why the Northern Mockingbird uses its dramatic wing flash display to hunt insects and signal territory in your backyard.
Carolina Chickadee Feeding Its Fledgling in My Yard
I watched a Carolina Chickadee feed its fledgling in my Arkansas yard, a moving example of parental care in backyard wildlife.