A Pine Warbler’s Visit to My Arkansas Feeder
Spotted a vibrant male Pine Warbler at my Arkansas feeder this fall. Learn more about these adaptable, resilient birds and their unique behaviors and habitat.
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Why Titmice and Chickadees Dominate Backyard Feeders
Tufted Titmouse and Carolina Chickadee visits keep my backyard feeders busy. Here’s what I see, plus why birds sometimes vanish for days.
The Return of the Yellow-rumped Warblers
Yellow-rumped Warblers, aka “butter butts,” return to my Arkansas yard this fall. Learn about their migration.
Why You Should Leave Birdhouses Up Year-Round
Learn why keeping birdhouses up year-round in Arkansas helps birds like Eastern Bluebirds find shelter and prepare for the next nesting season.
Spotting the Pileated Woodpecker
I photographed a striking Pileated Woodpecker in Arkansas and share details about spotting this impressive forest bird.
The Charming Red-bellied Woodpecker: A Close Encounter
The vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker, its habitat, behavior, and tips for photographing these delightful birds in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Brown Thrasher in My Arkansas Backyard: Still Making Music
Brown Thrashers in Arkansas don’t migrate. I’ve been photographing these year-round residents catching beetles and spiders in my backyard.
Downy Woodpecker Fledglings Arrive in My Yard
I finally photographed downy woodpecker fledglings in my yard as they visited the feeder and showed off fresh young plumage.