The Return of the Yellow-rumped Warblers
Yellow-rumped Warblers, aka “butter butts,” return to my Arkansas yard this fall. Learn about their migration.
Arkansas birds
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.
American Robin Fledglings in My Backyard
I spent a morning watching American robin fledglings in my backyard as they explored the grass and learned to survive.
White-throated Sparrows in Arkansas
Learn about white throated sparrows visiting Arkansas backyards, including their song, behavior, and seasonal movements.