Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard
Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.
Backyard birds
Why You Should Leave Birdhouses Up Year-Round
Learn why keeping birdhouses up year-round in Arkansas helps birds like Eastern Bluebirds find shelter and prepare for the next nesting season.
A Morning with the Baby Eastern Bluebird
Witness the heartwarming debut of a baby Eastern Bluebird in an Arkansas backyard. See photos and follow the journey of this third brood’s sole hatchling.
A Rainy Day Wildlife Photography Session
Capture a rainy day wildlife session from my deck with woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and a cottontail rabbit, thanks to a new bird feeder setup.
Spotting the Pileated Woodpecker
Photos and details about seeing the iconic Pileated Woodpecker in Arkansas, including at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and in a suburban backyard.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!
Birds and Water: Why Your Birdbath is Essential (with Tips!)
Learn why birds need fresh water daily and how to create a birdbath haven in your backyard to attract beautiful birds!
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern Bluebirds, with their keen eyesight and agile flight, are adept hunters capable of catching and eating Robber Flies.