Eastern Bluebird Catches Crane Fly Mid-Transformation
See an Eastern Bluebird catch a crane fly mid-emergence in Arkansas and learn about this unusual feeding moment.
Backyard wildlife
Celebrating Squirrel Appreciation Day in Arkansas
I celebrate Eastern Gray and Fox Squirrels in Arkansas, sharing personal encounters, fun facts, and why these bold squirrels matter.
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 Squirrel with Ticks in My Arkansas Yard
See how a Fox Squirrel deals with ticks in my Arkansas backyard. Photography tips and wildlife notes on these common garden visitors.
Cottontail Rabbits and Ticks In My Backyard
A young cottontail rabbit carries a swollen tick in my Arkansas backyard, with notes on rabbit behavior and how I made the photo.
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
I photographed an opossum in my Arkansas backyard and share what I observed about its behavior, appearance, and role as a native marsupial.