Leucistic Striped Skunk: An Unusual Wildlife Encounter in Arkansas
I photographed a leucistic striped skunk near Ouachita National Forest. This pale skunk shows partial pigment loss.
Arkansas Wildlife
Bluebirds Feeding Young on the First Day of Summer
Bluebirds feeding young mark the start of summer in my Arkansas yard, bringing life and motion to the longest day of the year.
Funny Rabbit Standing Across the Road
Funny rabbit standing like a person, stretching up to eat leaves just beyond a barbed wire fence across the road.
Common Grackle Fledgling: A Real Looker in My Yard
This Common Grackle fledgling may not be a beauty queen, but its scruffy charm and bold stance make it fun to photograph in the yard.
Four Armadillo Pups Foraging Together in My Yard
I photographed four armadillo pups foraging in my Arkansas yard, a rare sight with all four in one frame and eyes clearly visible.
Armadillo Pup Sniffs My Boot in a Curious Encounter
A curious armadillo pup sniffed my boot during a close encounter in my Arkansas yard. An unforgettable moment with backyard wildlife.
American Robin Steals Earthworm in a Bold Move
An American Robin steals an earthworm from another in my Arkansas yard, showing how bold and competitive these birds can be.
Mourning Dove Fledgling Resting in the Grass
Mourning Dove fledgling resting in my Arkansas yard after a light rain, blending into the grass with its juvenile plumage.
Bluebird Nest Building Begins with Returning Female
Female Eastern Bluebird starts building a new nest while a new male drives off fledglings. Nesting behavior unfolds in my Arkansas yard.
Robin Attacks Bluebird in My Yard
American Robin attacks an Eastern Bluebird fledgling in my Arkansas yard. A fierce mom bluebird helps her young escape the Robin’s grasp.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Feeding Continues in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird fledgling feeding continues in my Arkansas yard, with Mom tirelessly delivering mealworms to her growing chicks.
Photographing Hummingbirds in Flight at My Feeder
Photographing hummingbirds in flight takes patience and speed. Here’s how I captured Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in my Arkansas yard.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Gets Its First Drink
An Eastern Bluebird fledgling takes its first drink at my birdbath. A quiet milestone captured in a series of close-up moments.
A Bluebird Mother’s Gift
A female Eastern Bluebird feeding her fledgling shows the devotion of motherhood in the wild. A touching Mother’s Day moment.
Turtles in My Arkansas Yard
I share my sightings of turtles in my Arkansas yard, including a Box Turtle and a Red-eared Slider that laid eggs.