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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Return to Arkansas!

April 21, 2024 by Steve Creek
Ruby-throated Hummingbird Returns

It’s hummingbird season in Arkansas! Learn when these dazzling birds migrate to the Natural State, how to attract them to your feeder.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, hummingbird feeder, hummingbird migration, ruby-throated hummingbird, summer in Arkansas

A Cardinal Couple Visits the Feeder

April 11, 2024 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal Surveying the Yard

Observe the lively Northern Cardinals that make their home in Arkansas, from their nesting habits to their status as a state symbol.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Arkansas Wildlife, Bird Feeder, Bird photography, Bird Watching, cardinal couple, northern cardinal, state bird

Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard

December 20, 2024March 19, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird With A Feather

A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have chosen my Arkansas yard to build their nest! See photos and learn about the nesting materials they use.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, bird nesting, Bird Watching, Birdhouse, eastern bluebird, nesting materials, pine straw 2 Comments

Inca Doves Visit My Yard in Arkansas

December 20, 2024February 23, 2024 by Steve Creek
Inca Dove In My Yard

A surprising visit from four Inca Doves in my yard in Arkansas, with facts about their range, habitat, appearance, behavior, and conservation status.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, dove facts, Inca dove, Inca dove behavior, Inca dove conservation, Inca dove facts, Inca dove habitat 1 Comment

The Suet-Loving Songbird: Pine Warblers in Arkansas

December 20, 2024February 11, 2024 by Steve Creek
Pine Warbler - Birds of Arkansas Pine Forests

Discover the unique Pine Warbler, a suet-loving songbird thriving in Arkansas’ pine forests. Learn about their habitat, diet, and remarkable breeding habits.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, breeding, pine trees, Pine Warbler, Suet Feeder 1 Comment

Photographing Birds in My Backyard After an Arkansas Snowfall – Part 2

December 20, 2024January 18, 2024 by Steve Creek
Dark-eyed Junco Perched On Rock

Part two of a photo blog series capturing images of birds visiting a backyard bird feeder in Arkansas after a snowfall.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Bird Feeder, Bird photography, Bird Watching, dark-eyed junco, house finch, northern cardinal, snowfall, White-throated Sparrow, winter birds

Photographing Birds in My Yard After Arkansas Snowfall

December 19, 2024January 17, 2024 by Steve Creek
Downy Woodpecker On A Cold Winter Day

A blog post describing the birds photographed in my yard after a snowfall in Arkansas, including woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouse, and nuthatches.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, bird blog, Bird photography, Birdwatching, carolina chickadee, snowfall, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, winter birds

The Musical Northern Mockingbird In Arkansas

December 20, 2024October 7, 2023 by Steve Creek
Northern Mockingbird At My Birdbath

A wildlife photographer’s blog about the musical Northern Mockingbird, including details on its singing habits and images taken in the photographer’s backyard.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, bird, bird songs, mimicry, mockingbird, northern mockingbird, Wildlife Photography

White-breasted Nuthatches in My Arkansas Yard

December 20, 2024September 11, 2023 by Steve Creek
White-breasted Nuthatch Climbing Driftwood

Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos and information about White-breasted Nuthatches visiting his backyard feeders in Arkansas.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Bird feeders, Bird photography, nuthatch, Songbirds, suet feeders, white-breasted nuthatch

Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit

March 18, 2025May 29, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Purple Martin perched on a metal rod, holding a green leaf in its beak against a soft blue sky background.

Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!

Categories Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, nest building, Parasite control, Purple Martins, Wells Lake, Wildlife Photography

Pileated Woodpecker in My Backyard

November 16, 2024May 13, 2023 by Steve Creek
Pileated Woodpecker Perched on Pine

A close encounter with a Pileated Woodpecker in my backyard in Lavaca, Arkansas. Discover details about this impressive bird and its behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard birding, bird habitat, bird identification, bird photography tips, Birdwatching, large woodpecker, Nature Photography, observing wildlife, Pileated Woodpecker, Wildlife Photography, woodpecker behavior

Capturing the Charms of the Tufted Titmouse

November 3, 2024August 10, 2022 by Steve Creek
Tufted Titmouse in my Arkansas backyard

Experience the charm of the Tufted Titmouse in my Arkansas backyard. Discover their acrobatics, distinctive crests, and melodic calls.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, attracting birds, Backyard, Bird species, Birdhouse, habitat, North America, peanuts, suet, sunflower seeds, tufted titmouse, Wildlife Photography, year-round residents

A Glimpse of the Chipping Sparrow in My Arkansas Backyard

December 26, 2024March 15, 2021 by Steve Creek
Chipping Sparrow On A Cedar Limb

The Chipping Sparrow is a familiar sight in my backyard here in Lavaca, Arkansas. These charming little birds are frequent visitors.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard bird, backyard birdwatching, chipping sparrow

Capturing the Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s Elusive Red Spot

December 25, 2024February 24, 2021 by Steve Creek
Ruby-crowned Kinglet on a Shed Antler

Capturing the Ruby-crowned Kinglet’s red spot near a bird feeder in Arkansas. Shot details, gear, and tips for photographing this elusive bird.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, bird feeder tips, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Canon EOS-1D Mark III, ruby-crowned kinglet, Wildlife Photography

Immature White-crowned Sparrow

December 26, 2024February 11, 2021 by Steve Creek
Immature White-crowned Sparrow Perched on a Wooden Post (Side View)

A blog post about photographing and identifying an immature White-crowned Sparrow in my backyard in Arkansas, along with facts about their plumage.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Bird photography, Birdwatching, migration, sparrow plumage, white-crowned sparrow, Wildlife Photography
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