Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee and Trumpet Vine Sphinx

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

A Downy Woodpecker With Seed From Suet Feeder

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

Immature Female Summer Tanager

Spotting an immature female Summer Tanager in my Arkansas yard was a delight. Discover their appearance, behavior, and migration in this quick guide.

A Clever Encounter With an Immature Northern Mockingbird

Immature Northern Mockingbird holding an insect in its beak while standing on the ground in a grassy backyard.

Immature Northern Mockingbird finds a clever way to drink water in my yard, a surprising and delightful backyard birding moment.

A Rainy Day Delight: Backyard Bird Photography in Arkansas

A Young Downy Woodpecker Upside Down On A Wet Vine

Explore backyard bird photography on a rainy day in Arkansas, capturing Downy Woodpeckers, molting Cardinals, and rare Red-headed Woodpeckers.