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.
Backyard wildlife
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 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.