Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!
Backyard birds
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.
The Charming Red-bellied Woodpecker: A Close Encounter
Discover the vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker, its habitat, behavior, and tips for photographing these delightful birds in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Eastern Bluebird Sunbathing Antics
Amusing backyard observations of an adult male Eastern Bluebird and a juvenile engaging in sunbathing behaviors, including the benefits of this peculiar ritual.
Brown Thrasher Update: Still Making Music in My Backyard!
Brown Thrashers: Year-round residents in Arkansas! Learn more about these backyard songbirds and their presence throughout the year in the Natural State.
A Northern Mockingbird’s Peculiar Suet Behavior
Witness a Northern Mockingbird’s surprising behavior at a suet feeder! Explore theories behind the dunking and learn why some mockingbirds enjoy suet.
One-Eyed Robin? Backyard Birding and Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis
Learn about mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, a disease affecting robins and other songbirds, spread through feeders and birdbaths.
A Caring Cardinal Couple
Witness a tender backyard moment as a male Northern Cardinal feeds his mate, revealing the reasons behind this nurturing courtship ritual.
Encounter with a Blue Jay Fledgling
I share an encounter with a Blue Jay fledgling in my yard, offering insights into their development and the joy of observing these young birds.
House Sparrows: Friend or Foe?
House Sparrows are common, but are they welcome? Dive into the reasons why some birders consider these little brown birds to be menaces at the feeder.
Eastern Bluebird Mom Missing! Male Cares for Chicks Alone
The female Eastern Bluebird has vanished from the nest! Learn why this is a concern and how the male is coping with raising the chicks alone.
Pine Warbler: A Frequent Feeder Friend
Pine Warblers: More than just pine forest dwellers! Discover their surprising habits and why they might visit your feeder.
Carolina Chickadee in My Arkansas Yard
Facts about Carolina Chickadees, including their monogamous relationships, typical lifespan, and how to tell them apart from Black-capped Chickadees!
Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard
A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have chosen my Arkansas yard to build their nest! See photos and learn about the nesting materials they use.