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.
Backyard birds
A Morning with the Baby Eastern Bluebird
I photographed a baby Eastern Bluebird as it peeked from the nest and took its first flight during the third brood in my Arkansas yard.
A Rainy Day Wildlife Photography Session
A rainy morning turned into a backyard wildlife photography session as woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and a cottontail rabbit visited my feeders.
Spotting the Pileated Woodpecker
I photographed a striking Pileated Woodpecker in Arkansas and share details about spotting this impressive forest bird.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
he eastern bluebird nest box is suddenly empty. Learn why bluebird chicks often fledge overnight and what this bittersweet moment means.
Birds and Water: Why Your Birdbath is Essential (with Tips!)
Fresh water is vital for birds. Learn why a backyard birdbath attracts more birds and how to maintain one that keeps them healthy.
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern bluebirds are skilled hunters. Watch how these backyard birds catch and eat robber flies in this surprising wildlife encounter.
The Charming Red-bellied Woodpecker: A Close Encounter
The vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker, its habitat, behavior, and tips for photographing these delightful birds in Arkansas and Oklahoma.