Same Doe With Injured Ear, Three Years Apart in Fort Smith
A doe with injured ear markings appears near the same Fort Smith trail nearly three years apart, with more visible ticks in 2026.
Arkansas Wildlife
White-lined Sphinx Moth in My Arkansas Yard
I photographed a White-lined Sphinx Moth hovering over bright flowers in my Arkansas yard on an April morning.
An Unexpected White-tailed Doe and Fawn in Early April
I photographed a White-tailed Doe and a surprisingly large spotted fawn in early April at Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Female Red-winged Blackbird After Snow in My Arkansas Yard
Female Red-winged Blackbird after snow in my Arkansas yard, with winter yard notes and Canon R5 Mark II settings from the deck rail.
Female Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow, Arkansas Yard
Female northern cardinal photos from my Arkansas yard after a fresh snow, plus the exact settings and beanbag setup. See the full set.
American White Pelican Trying to Rob a Cormorant
An American White Pelican rushes a Double-crested Cormorant, but the cormorant swallows the fish in time at Charleston Lake.
Mexican Long-Nosed Armadillo: The Nine-Banded Name Change
The Mexican long-nosed armadillo is the new name for the armadillos found in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Here’s why scientists changed it.
Charleston City Lake Birds on a Cold Morning
A cold morning with Charleston City Lake birds, including bald eagles, cormorants, and a great blue heron in Arkansas.