Winter Birds: Purple Finch, House Finch & White-crowned Sparrow
Snow in Arkansas brought a female Purple Finch, a male House Finch, and a White-crowned Sparrow to my yard. Here’s their story.
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Birds in the Snow: Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds
Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds flock to snowy Arkansas feeders, showcasing bold behavior and survival strategies during winter.
Chipping Sparrow in My Arkansas Yard
Chipping Sparrow spotted in my Arkansas yard. Learn about their habits, challenges of photographing them, and my latest photo capture.
Dark-eyed Juncos: The Snowbirds Have Returned
Dark-eyed Juncos return to Arkansas, marking the arrival of winter. Learn about their habits, how to attract them, and why they make Arkansas winters complete.
Creating Unique Driftwood Bird Perches
Learn how to gather driftwood for bird perches, set them up, and enhance your backyard bird photography with natural and unique elements.
A Pine Warbler’s Visit to My Arkansas Feeder
Spotted a vibrant male Pine Warbler at my Arkansas feeder this fall. Learn more about these adaptable, resilient birds and their unique behaviors and habitat.
The Return of the Yellow-rumped Warblers
Yellow-rumped Warblers, aka “butter butts,” return to my Arkansas yard this fall. Learn about their migration and my latest photo on a White-tailed Deer antler!
Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee
A Downy Woodpecker visit led to an unexpected encounter with a Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee, revealing nature’s surprising connections.
A Curious Encounter with a Downy Woodpecker: A Surprise Behavior
Unexpectedly, a Downy Woodpecker in my Arkansas yard appeared to cache a seed, a rare behavior for the species. Discover possible reasons behind this unusual act.
An Immature Female Summer Tanager in My Arkansas Yard
Spotting an immature female Summer Tanager in my Arkansas yard was a delight. Discover their appearance, behavior, and migration in this quick guide.
Unexpected Visitor: An Immature Mockingbird’s Antics
Discover the quirky antics of an immature Northern Mockingbird in a backyard, from unconventional drinking habits to peculiar hunting behavior.
A Rainy Day Delight: Backyard Bird Photography in Arkansas
Explore backyard bird photography on a rainy day in Arkansas, capturing Downy Woodpeckers, molting Cardinals, and rare Red-headed Woodpeckers.
A Morning with American Robin Fledglings in My Backyard
Witness the delightful sight of American Robin fledglings in their backyard habitat and learn about their remarkable journey to independence.
Fledgling House Finch Begging to be Fed
A delightful backyard birding tale of a persistent fledgling House Finch begging to be fed by its attentive parent, showcasing natural avian parenting behavior.
Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse
Learn about the typical Eastern Bluebird nesting timeline in Arkansas and the role of conservation efforts like nest boxes.