Eastern Bluebird Nesting Update: More Chicks Hatch in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird chicks hatched today! Parents are feeding them while the second birdhouse remains quiet. Fingers crossed for more soon!
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Northern Cardinal Molting in My Yard Since June
A male Northern Cardinal in my yard has been molting since June. Learn why early molting or baldness might occur and what to watch for.
Update on Eastern Bluebirds Nesting in My Yard
At the end of June, I shared a post titled Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss where I described how one pair of Eastern Bluebirds had started a new nesting cycle after losing their earlier brood. I’m happy to report that things seem to be going well this time around. Nesting Progress The female … Read more
Eastern Bluebird Eating Peanuts for the First Time in My Yard
I spotted an Eastern Bluebird eating peanuts for the first time in my yard, revealing a surprising twist in their usual nesting season diet.
Tufted Titmouse Feeding Behavior with Sunflower Seeds
Watch how Tufted Titmouse birds use their feet to hold sunflower seeds while feeding – smart backyard bird behavior captured up close.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Boxes: Both Now in Use
Both of my Eastern Bluebird nest boxes are now in use after relocation and replacement efforts in my two-acre yard.
Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss
Eastern Bluebirds begin again after losing their chicks. A relocated birdhouse offers hope for a successful nest in my yard.
Bluebirds Feeding Young on the First Day of Summer
Bluebirds feeding young mark the start of summer in my Arkansas yard, bringing life and motion to the longest day of the year.
Northern Mockingbird Wing Flash Display
Discover why the Northern Mockingbird uses its dramatic wing flash display to hunt insects and signal territory in your backyard.
A Close Look at a Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird had pollen on her head and beak, a clear sign she’d just visited flowers. See the photos!
Aggressive Male Eastern Bluebird Joins Nesting Effort in My Yard
An aggressive male Eastern Bluebird joins a hardworking female, but his behavior raises questions in this surprising backyard story.
American Robin Steals Earthworm in a Bold Move
An American Robin steals an earthworm from another in my Arkansas yard, showing how bold and competitive these birds can be.
Mourning Dove Fledgling Resting in the Grass
Mourning Dove fledgling resting in my Arkansas yard after a light rain, blending into the grass with its juvenile plumage.
Bluebird Nest Building Begins with Returning Female
Female Eastern Bluebird starts building a new nest while a new male drives off fledglings. Nesting behavior unfolds in my Arkansas yard.
Carolina Chickadee Feeding Its Fledgling in My Yard
I watched a Carolina Chickadee feed its fledgling in my Arkansas yard, a moving example of parental care in backyard wildlife.