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.
Backyard wildlife
Fowler’s Toad Missing from My Yard This Summer
Fowler’s Toad has been absent from my Lavaca yard this summer, so I’m watching the pine needles and grass more closely.
Cottontail Rabbit Taking an Ash Bath
Cottontail Rabbit Ash Bath shows a backyard rabbit rolling in wood ash near Lavaca, Arkansas, on a June morning.
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.
Growing Cottontail Under the Deck
A wildlife photographer documents the growth of a young cottontail rabbit living under their backyard deck in Arkansas.
Cottontail Rabbit Tick Infestation in My Yard
A Cottontail Rabbit in my yard reveals a hidden tick, showing the quiet struggles wildlife face every day.
Prairie Lizard on a Shed Antler
Prairie Lizard on Antler in Arkansas, highlighting a unique backyard wildlife encounter and nature photography moment.
Swamp Rabbit Grooming: A Backyard Wildlife Close-Up
Captured a Swamp Rabbit grooming its face—learn why this behavior matters and why it’s a rare wildlife photography moment.