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Birds Helping with the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

December 19, 2024 by Steve Creek
Chickadee and the Striped Candy Cane

A Charlie Brown Christmas tree becomes a festive haven for birds like chickadees, bluebirds, and woodpeckers, adding natural charm to holiday traditions.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, Bird photography, birds and Christmas, bluebird, Charlie Brown tree, chickadee, festive decorations, nature and holidays, Woodpecker 8 Comments

Carolina Wren Perched in a Dwarf Pear Tree

December 3, 2024 by Steve Creek
Carolina Wren Among Pear Tree Branches

Carolina Wren perched in a Dwarf Pear tree in Arkansas. Learn about the tree’s role in supporting wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and rabbits.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Backyard wildlife, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Carolina Wren, Dwarf Pear Tree, Nature Photography, Wildlife habitat 3 Comments

Fox Squirrels Love My Washington Hawthorn Berries

November 25, 2024 by Steve Creek
Fox Squirrel Enjoying Washington Hawthorn Berries

Fox Squirrels feast on Washington Hawthorn berries in my yard. Learn why this tree is a favorite for both birds and squirrels, with photo details included.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, bird magnet, Canon R5 Mark 2, fall berries, Fox Squirrel, nature blog, Washington Hawthorn, Wildlife habitat, Wildlife Photography 4 Comments

Blue Jay vs. Squirrel: An Acorn Heist?

December 20, 2024November 11, 2024 by Steve Creek
Blue Jay with an Acorn: A Clever Opportunist in Action

Blue Jay caught digging up and relocating acorns in my yard. Was it stealing from Fox Squirrels? Explore this intriguing interspecies acorn rivalry.

Categories Bird Photography, Squirrels Tags acorn caching, acorn heist, Backyard wildlife, Bird behavior, blue jay, Fox Squirrel, interspecies rivalry, Nature Observation, squirrel behavior, Wildlife behavior 2 Comments

Washington Hawthorn: A Bird Magnet in My Yard

November 9, 2024 by Steve Creek
Northern Mockingbird on Guard

A Washington Hawthorn provides food, shelter, and nesting for Northern Mockingbirds and squirrels, creating a thriving wildlife hub in my Arkansas backyard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, bird nesting, Bird photography, native plants, northern mockingbird, Washington Hawthorn, wildlife gardening, Wildlife habitat

Swamp Rabbit or Cottontail? A Curious Visitor in My Garden

November 7, 2024 by Steve Creek
Rabbit Cleaning Its Paws

Is it a Swamp Rabbit or a Cottontail? A young rabbit in my Arkansas garden has me wondering. See photos and decide for yourself!

Categories Rabbits Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, Cottontail Rabbit, garden visitors, Nature Photography, rabbit identification, Swamp Rabbit, Wildlife observation

Fox Squirrels and Water: Observations from My Yard

October 17, 2024 by Steve Creek
Close-up Of A Fox Squirrel Drinking Water

Discover how much water Fox Squirrels need daily, why they seem to drink more at my birdbath, and what factors affect their hydration needs in different seasons.

Categories Squirrels Tags animal hydration, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, Birdbath, Fox Squirrels, squirrel behavior, squirrel diet, squirrel habits, water consumption, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

Tufted Titmouse Meets Honey Bee at the Birdbath

October 15, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Tufted Titmouse and A Honey Bee

A Tufted Titmouse and a honey bee share a moment at my birdbath in Arkansas, captured in a single frame. A reminder of nature’s unexpected connections!

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Backyard wildlife, bees and birds, Bird photography, Birdbath, honey bee, Nature Photography, tufted titmouse, wildlife interactions

Visitors at the Birdbath: A Glimpse Into My Yard in Arkansas

October 11, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird Drinking At The Birdbath

Discover the variety of wildlife visiting my Arkansas birdbath, from Eastern Bluebirds to Fox Squirrels, and learn why a clean birdbath is essential for them all!

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, bird care, Birdbath, Birdwatching, clean birdbath, eastern bluebird, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Fox Squirrel, house finch, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

The Carolina Mantis: A Day of Observing Nature’s Perfect Predator

October 3, 2024 by Steve Creek
Pine Warbler Getting Close To A Carolina Mantis

The fascinating behavior of a Carolina Mantis in my backyard, from defensive displays to ambush hunting, capturing the delicate balance of nature in action.

Categories Bird Photography Tags ambush predator, Backyard wildlife, Carolina Mantis, garden ecosystem, honey bee, Insect photography, mantis behavior, Nature Observation, predator insects, wildlife blog

A Close Encounter with a Yellowjacket: Nature’s Little Architect

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Steve Creek
Yellowjacket Gathering Wood Fiber

Discover the fascinating nest-building behaviors of yellowjackets, from their resourceful use of materials to the intricate structure of their colonies.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, ecosystem, insect colonies, insects, nature, nest building, wildlife, Wildlife Photography, yellowjacket behavior, yellowjackets 5 Comments

The Fascinating World of Mourning Dove Fledglings

August 9, 2025August 14, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mourning Dove Fledgling Side View

Discover the hidden world of Mourning Dove fledglings: rapid growth, devoted parental care, and remarkable adaptability in this backyard bird species.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags adaptability, Backyard wildlife, Bird behavior, bird development, Bird Watching, birdwatching tips, fledglings, mourning dove, Parental Care, rapid growth, squabs, urban nature 3 Comments

Fascinating Behavior of Eastern Bluebirds and Spider Egg Sacs

July 28, 2024 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird With Spider and Spider Egg Sac

Discover the intriguing behavior of Eastern Bluebirds in my backyard as they feed spider egg sacs to their young.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, bird feeding behavior, Bird photography, eastern bluebird, insectivorous birds, maternal care in spiders, Nature Observation, Spider Egg Sac, wildlife research, wolf spider

Competing with Fox Squirrels for Backyard Pears: A Personal Tale

December 20, 2024July 27, 2024 by Steve Creek
Fox Squirrel Eating Pear

Competing with Fox Squirrels for backyard pears has turned my garden into a wildlife buffet. Discover the amusing antics and lessons learned from sharing.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Squirrels Tags Backyard wildlife, dwarf pear trees, Fox Squirrels, gardening, Nature Observation, wildlife interaction 3 Comments

A Curious Encounter: Cottontail Rabbit Munching on Mealworms

December 20, 2024July 24, 2024 by Steve Creek
Cottontail Rabbit Eating Meal Worms

Discover the unusual behavior of a Cottontail Rabbit eating dried mealworms and learn about their natural diet and feeding habits.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Rabbits Tags Backyard wildlife, Cottontail Rabbit, Eastern Bluebirds, herbivores, mealworms, nature curiosity, rabbit diet, unusual animal behavior, Wildlife observation, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments
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