Mature Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley Arkansas
I photographed mature bull elk sparring in foggy Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how their behavior changes after the rut and why it matters.
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Spike Bull Elk Nuzzling Cow Elk in Boxley Valley
I photographed a spike bull elk nuzzling a cow elk in Boxley Valley. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this calm fall encounter.
Fox Squirrels Gathering Acorns During a Mast Year in Arkansas
Fox squirrels in Arkansas are busy gathering acorns during this mast year, storing food and helping oak trees spread.
The Last Hummingbird: October 10 in Arkansas
My last Ruby-throated Hummingbird sighting was on October 10 in Arkansas. I’m keeping feeders up for any late migrants still heading south.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Playing Peekaboo
A Red-bellied Woodpecker leans out from a wooden post in my Arkansas yard. A short photo essay of its curious poses.
A Cottontail Rabbit Raids My Bird Feeder for the First Time
A bold Cottontail Rabbit climbed into my bird feeder for the first time and ate birdseed, offering a fun surprise in my Arkansas yard.
Young Nine-Banded Armadillo Eating Earthworms in My Yard
Young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in my Arkansas yard, showing typical feeding behavior up close.
It Snowed in Arkansas! Birds in the Snow and a Special Visitor
Snow in Arkansas brought birds like Harris’s Sparrows, cardinals, and juncos to my feeders. Photos capture their beauty in winter.