House Sparrow at My Bluebird Nest Box
A House Sparrow entered my bluebird nest box, creating a tense moment before the Eastern Bluebird parents returned.
Backyard wildlife
North American Racer Spotted in My Arkansas Yard
North American Racer snake found in my Arkansas yard after a Northern Mockingbird attacked it in the grass.
Ratsnake Moving Through My Yard in Arkansas
Ratsnake moving through my yard in Arkansas gave me a close look as it came toward me and disappeared under my shed.
White-lined Sphinx Moth in My Arkansas Yard
I photographed a White-lined Sphinx Moth hovering over bright flowers in my Arkansas yard on an April morning.
Barred Owl Pellet Found in My Arkansas Yard
I found what appears to be a Barred Owl pellet under a pine tree in my Arkansas yard, with hair and tiny bone fragments visible.
Eastern Bluebird Faces a Territorial Mockingbird at the Birdhouse
An Eastern Bluebird checked my birdhouse in late February, but a territorial mockingbird may make nesting harder this spring.
Pocket Gopher New Year Surprise Arkansas
My first wildlife photo of 2026 was a Pocket Gopher in my Arkansas yard. Read about this unexpected New Year’s Day encounter.
Fox Squirrels Gathering Acorns During a Mast Year in Arkansas
Fox squirrels in Arkansas are busy gathering acorns during this mast year, storing food and helping oak trees spread.