Pocket Gopher New Year Surprise Arkansas
My first wildlife photo of 2026 was a Pocket Gopher in my Arkansas yard. Read about this unexpected New Year’s Day encounter.
Arkansas Wildlife
Cow Elk With Drooped Ears in Boxley Valley
A cow elk with drooped ears urinates in a foggy Boxley Valley field. I photographed her on a cool November morning as the herd moved through.
Cow Elk Nursing Her Calf on a Cool Morning
I photographed a cow elk nursing her calf in Boxley Valley, Arkansas, on a cool November morning. See my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
Young Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley | Arkansas Elk Behavior
I photographed young bull elk sparring in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this foggy November morning.
Bull Elk Tongue at Boxley Valley | Scent Checking Behavior
I photographed a Bull Elk in Boxley Valley showing its tongue during scent checking. Learn about this late rut behavior and photo setup.
Elk Behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas
I watched late-season elk behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how bulls test cows during the November rut and my photography notes.
Brown Thrasher Birdbath: A Splash of Wild Energy
Brown Thrasher birdbath chaos in my Arkansas yard, water flying like glitter in the sun. Wildlife notes and camera settings included.
Eastern Bluebird Molt in Arkansas | Fall Feather Renewal
I photographed an Eastern Bluebird Molt on my birdhouse roof in Arkansas this October morning. Learn more in my Wildlife Notes.