The Watchful Northern Mockingbird at My Birdbath

Northern Mockingbird Perched On My Birdbath

A Northern Mockingbird visits my birdbath, showcasing its bold personality. Learn about its behavior and tips to attract them to your yard.

A Morning with the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in My Arkansas Yard

Spotted Orb Weaver With A Wasp

The fascinating life of the Spotted Orb Weaver Spider in my Arkansas yard, from web-building to catching prey like Yellow Jacket Wasps. Nature at its finest!

Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard

Carolina Wren standing on a weathered tree stump.

Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird: An Unusual Observation

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird With Something Wrong With Its Head Feathers

Tracking the last Ruby-throated Hummingbird visit in my yard this season, plus an unusual sighting of one with matted feathers.

Why a Red-bellied Woodpecker is Enlarging a Hole in My Pine Tree

Red-bellied Woodpecker Pecking On Hole

Discover why Red-bellied Woodpeckers enlarge tree holes in fall, from caching food to preparing roosts, and how they get ready for winter in Arkansas.