Eastern Bluebird Snags Mid-Transforming Crane Fly
Witness a strange bird feeding in Arkansas! See photos and learn how an Eastern Bluebird caught a crane fly mid-emergence from its larval stage.
Backyard wildlife
Celebrating Squirrel Appreciation Day in Arkansas
A lighthearted ode to the Eastern Gray and Fox Squirrels of Arkansas on National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Learn fun facts about these bushy-tailed critters.
Close Encounter with the Tobacco Hornworm
Explore the world of the Tobacco Hornworm and its transformation into the Carolina Sphinx Moth. Discover the wonders of wildlife photography in Arkansas.
Fox Squirrels and Ticks In Arkansas
This afternoon, I wanted to share an image from another tick encounter I captured some months ago – this time with a fox squirrel.
Cottontail Rabbits and Ticks In My Backyard
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek documents the common issue of ticks on cottontail rabbits in his Arkansas backyard.
Fowler’s Toad Absent from Yard This Summer
A wildlife photographer muses on the disappearance of Fowler’s Toads from their backyard this summer and hopes to spot this bumpy, golden-eyed toad again soon.
Witnessing a Cottontail Rabbit’s Ash Bath
Experience a Cottontail Rabbit’s enchanting ash bath, revealing fascinating wildlife behavior.
An Opossum in My Arkansas Backyard
Just a few days after photographing a Red-eared Slider in my yard, another captivating creature crossed my path – an Opossum.
Growing Cottontail Under the Deck
A wildlife photographer documents the growth of a young cottontail rabbit living under their backyard deck in Arkansas.
Walking Stick Insect On My Deck Near The Ouachita National Forest
Walking Stick Insects are common on my deck each fall in Arkansas. Discover their unique traits, behavior, and the surprising mystery of their seed-like eggs!
Spotting Fowler’s Toads in My Arkansas Backyard
A wildlife photographer describes capturing a photo of a Fowler’s Toads seen in their backyard in Arkansas.
Prairie Lizard Peeking on the Deck at My Arkansas Cabin
Photographed a Prairie Lizard on my deck near the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Camera settings, lizard behavior, and photography tips included.
Chipping Sparrow Fledgling on the Fence
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a young Chipping Sparrow fledgling in my backyard in Arkansas.