A Close Look at a Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird had pollen on her head and beak, a clear sign she’d just visited flowers. See the photos!
Backyard birds
Aggressive Male Eastern Bluebird Joins Nesting Effort in My Yard
An aggressive male Eastern Bluebird joins a hardworking female, but his behavior raises questions in this surprising backyard story.
American Robin Steals Earthworm in a Bold Move
An American Robin steals an earthworm from another in my Arkansas yard, showing how bold and competitive these birds can be.
Mourning Dove Fledgling Resting in the Grass
Mourning Dove fledgling resting in my Arkansas yard after a light rain, blending into the grass with its juvenile plumage.
Bluebird Nest Building Begins with Returning Female
Female Eastern Bluebird starts building a new nest while a new male drives off fledglings. Nesting behavior unfolds in my Arkansas yard.
Carolina Chickadee Feeding Its Fledgling in My Yard
I watched a Carolina Chickadee feed its fledgling in my Arkansas yard, a moving example of parental care in backyard wildlife.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Feeding Continues in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird fledgling feeding continues in my Arkansas yard, with Mom tirelessly delivering mealworms to her growing chicks.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Gets Its First Drink
An Eastern Bluebird fledgling takes its first drink at my birdbath. A quiet milestone captured in a series of close-up moments.