Cardinal Courtship Feeding: A Tender Moment
Male Northern Cardinal feeding a female in a touching courtship ritual. Captured in my Arkansas yard. A quiet moment of bird bonding.
Backyard birds
Northern Flicker Foraging Around a Tree Stump
Northern Flicker foraging in a tree stump shows its unique feeding habits. Learn how to spot and support this fascinating woodpecker.
Baltimore Oriole Visit in My Yard
Baltimore Oriole in my yard brought a quick flash of orange, a perched male bird, and a rare backyard photo moment.
Male Eastern Bluebird Behavior: A New Arrival Near the Nest
A new male Eastern Bluebird has appeared near a solo mother but isn’t helping feed her chicks. What’s going on? Read my latest update.
Spring Bird Activity in Arkansas Yard
Discover the vibrant spring bird activity in my Arkansas yard, featuring robins, titmice, and woodpeckers captured in action. Learn more!
Carolina Wren Fledglings Exploring My Yard
Carolina Wren fledglings explored my yard on April 27, 2025. See my photos and story of their first big adventure after leaving the nest.
Solo Bluebird Mother Raises Chicks Alone in My Yard
A solo Bluebird mother is raising her chicks alone after her mate vanished. Discover this rare and touching nesting behavior.
Scruffy Robins and Familiar Patterns Across the Years
A scruffy robin with a brood patch appeared in my yard two years in a row. Here’s what that means and how I photographed her safely.