Birding Brain Health and Backyard Photography
Birding keeps your brain active. Learn how backyard bird photography supports attention, memory, and mental health as you age.
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Molting Ruby-throated Hummingbird
A rare look at a molting Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed in Arkansas, showing the scruffy beauty of feather renewal.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Watch: Just Before the Leap
Eastern Bluebird fledgling watch: A chick from a successful third nest peeks out on July 28, ready to take flight.
Northern Flicker Sunning on a Pine Branch in Arkansas
On the morning of July 19, I spotted a Northern Flicker high in a pine tree in my Arkansas yard. The bird was stretched out on a dead branch, wings slightly open, soaking in the warmth of a clear summer day. It paused there for several minutes, giving me the perfect opportunity to capture the … Read more
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Vanish: Mystery at My Backyard Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird chicks vanished overnight from my backyard birdhouse. The male’s strange behavior revealed the mystery.
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.
Robin Attacks Bluebird in My Yard
American Robin attacks an Eastern Bluebird fledgling in my Arkansas yard. A fierce mom bluebird helps her young escape the Robin’s grasp.
Bluebird Fledging Update: Chicks Spotted in the Pines
My Eastern Bluebird chicks fledged on May 7. I photographed mom feeding them in a nearby pine. See the photo and watch a short feeding video.