American Robin With Beetle After the Mockingbird Drama
American Robin with Beetle in my Arkansas yard made a calmer follow-up after a Mockingbird stole another robin’s meal.
Backyard birds
Eastern Bluebird Bathing in the Rain
An Eastern Bluebird bathing in the rain made for a fun backyard moment in Arkansas, with one wet bird choosing a birdbath over the shower.
Mourning Dove Carrying Pine Needles for Nest Building
A Mourning Dove carries pine needles through my Arkansas yard as it gathers nest material, a simple sign that nesting season is underway.
Male Downy Woodpecker Waiting for His Morning Suet
A male Downy Woodpecker waited near my deck for suet, then called for breakfast. I photographed the moment in Arkansas.