Eastern Bluebird Nesting Update: More Chicks Hatch in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird chicks hatched today! Parents are feeding them while the second birdhouse remains quiet. Fingers crossed for more soon!
Arkansas Wildlife
A Rainy Vigil: Male Eastern Bluebird Stands Guard
Male Eastern Bluebird in rain keeps watch by nest box, soaked but alert as he protects the nest with quiet determination.
Baby Northern Mockingbirds in My Yard
Spotted baby Northern Mockingbirds in my yard on July 4th. A rare and exciting encounter with fledglings up close.
Northern Cardinal Molting in My Yard Since June
A male Northern Cardinal in my yard has been molting since June. Learn why early molting or baldness might occur and what to watch for.
Update on Eastern Bluebirds Nesting in My Yard
At the end of June, I shared a post titled Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss where I described how one pair of Eastern Bluebirds had started a new nesting cycle after losing their earlier brood. I’m happy to report that things seem to be going well this time around. Nesting Progress The female … Read more
Deer at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
White-tailed Deer and first fawn sightings highlight my return to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.
Tufted Titmouse Feeding Behavior with Sunflower Seeds
Watch how Tufted Titmouse birds use their feet to hold sunflower seeds while feeding – smart backyard bird behavior captured up close.
Red-eared Slider Returns to My Yard for Third Year Running
Red-eared Slider returns to my Arkansas yard for third year. Same turtle laying eggs or different visitor? June timing reveals pattern.
Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss
Eastern Bluebirds begin again after losing their chicks. A relocated birdhouse offers hope for a successful nest in my yard.
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.
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.