Juvenile Common Grackle With A Beetle
I photographed a juvenile Common Grackle carrying a beetle in my Arkansas yard as it learned to forage after leaving the nest.
Arkansas birds
Eastern Bluebird Nest Building Starts Again in My Arkansas Yard
Eastern Bluebird nest building begins again as a female carries pine needles to my Arkansas birdhouse after a morning rain.
Eastern Bluebird Bathing in the Rain
An Eastern Bluebird bathing in the rain made for a fun backyard moment in Arkansas, with one wet bird choosing a birdbath over the shower.
Eastern Bluebird Eating Moth in My Arkansas Yard
A male Eastern Bluebird eating a small moth gave me a great backyard photo opportunity from my deck in Arkansas.
Lincoln’s Sparrow at My Arkansas Bird Feeder
A Lincoln’s Sparrow stopped at my Arkansas bird feeder during molt, giving me a rare backyard photo chance in early spring.
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.
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.