American Robin With a Head Wound in My Arkansas Yard
I photographed an American Robin in my Arkansas yard with a nasty head wound, missing feathers, and otherwise normal foraging behavior.
Backyard birds
Brown Thrasher Fledglings Being Fed in My Yard
Brown Thrasher Fledglings were hidden near my deck while adults carried worms and mealworms through my Arkansas yard on a busy spring day.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Back at My Feeders
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are back at my Arkansas feeders, with the first female arriving April 26 and a male a week later.
Baltimore Oriole Visitor Drawn In With an Orange
A Baltimore Oriole visitor came to my Arkansas yard after my neighbor shared an orange and feeder tip for a close view.
Bluebirds Nesting in Yard With Two Birdhouses Active
Bluebirds nesting in yard this spring are using two birdhouses, with one pair feeding young and another building a nest.
American Robin With Beetle After the Mockingbird Drama
American Robin with Beetle in my Arkansas yard made a calmer follow-up after a Mockingbird stole another robin’s meal.
Eastern Bluebird Bathing in the Rain
An Eastern Bluebird bathing in the rain made for a fun backyard moment in Arkansas, with one wet bird choosing a birdbath over the shower.
Mourning Dove Carrying Pine Needles for Nest Building
A Mourning Dove carries pine needles through my Arkansas yard as it gathers nest material, a simple sign that nesting season is underway.