Eastern Bluebird Sunbathing Antics
Amusing backyard observations of an adult male Eastern Bluebird and a juvenile engaging in sunbathing behaviors.
Backyard birds
Brown Thrasher in My Arkansas Backyard: Still Making Music
Brown Thrashers in Arkansas don’t migrate. I’ve been photographing these year-round residents catching beetles and spiders in my backyard.
Northern Mockingbird at the Suet Feeder: A Dunking Mystery
A northern mockingbird at the suet feeder does something odd: grabs a chunk, flies to the bird bath, and dunks it in the water.
Robin Eye Disease in My Backyard
I photographed a robin with an eye problem in my yard and looked into mycoplasmal conjunctivitis in backyard birds.
Northern Cardinal Pair Feeding Behavior
Watch a northern cardinal pair share a quiet moment as the male feeds the female, revealing bonding and courtship behavior.
Blue Jay Fledgling Backyard Encounter
A close encounter with a blue jay fledgling in my yard, highlighting early development stages and curious young bird behavior.
House Sparrows in Backyard Friend or Foe
Are house sparrows harming native birds? A closer look at their behavior at feeders and why they are often seen as a problem.
Eastern Bluebird Missing Female Leaves Male to Raise Chicks
An eastern bluebird female disappears, leaving the male to care for the chicks alone. A look at survival challenges in the nest.