Why Do Great Blue Herons Wash Their Food?
Great Blue Herons are smart hunters. Learn why they wash their food before eating and how this behavior helps them survive in the wild.
Bird behavior
Northern Cardinal Eye Spot: A Unique Observation
Male Northern Cardinal with an eye spot raises questions about injury or blindness. Explore its resilience and unique behaviors in this post.
Territorial Northern Mockingbird Aggression: A Backyard Crisis
Territorial Northern Mockingbird aggression disrupts my backyard! A feathered bully attacks birds, scares my dog—here’s my battle for peace.
Cardinal and Goldfinch: Winter Neighbors
A stunning photo of a Northern Cardinal and Goldfinch sharing a vine in winter highlights the beauty and resilience of backyard birds.
The Red-bellied Woodpecker After the Snow
Red-bellied Woodpecker visits Arkansas feeder after snow, captured with Canon R5 Mark II and RF 200-800 lens. Vibrant colors in winter.
Birds in the Snow: Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds
Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds flock to snowy Arkansas feeders, showcasing bold behavior and survival strategies during winter.
A Remarkable Encounter: White-tailed Buck and Eastern Phoebe
Witness a rare moment as an Eastern Phoebe removes a tick from a White-tailed Buck at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma.
Why Blue Jays Avoid Feeders in Winter
Find out why Blue Jays avoid feeders in winter, from natural food sources to competition, and how to encourage them back to your yard.
A Northern Mockingbird’s Feeder Takeover
An aggressive Northern Mockingbird dominates my feeders, eating only suet while chasing off birds like cardinals, juncos, and woodpeckers.
A Northern Flicker’s Unique Hunting Style
Observe the unique ground-foraging behavior of a Northern Flicker in Arkansas. Captured up close as it hunts insects in my backyard on a November morning.
The American Robin: A Year-Round Guest at My Bird Bath
American Robins visit my yard year-round, often using the bird bath for drinking and resting. Learn about their behavior and beauty through close observation.
Northern Flicker Between Pine Trees
Northern Flicker perched between two pine trees in my yard. Its striking plumage and bold markings make it a standout. Photographed from my deck.
Tufted Titmouse: Bold Visitor in the Yard
Tufted Titmouse perched on driftwood with its crest raised, showing curiosity and confidence. Photographed up close from my deck in the backyard.
Eastern Bluebird and Its Ceramic Counterpart
Eastern Bluebird explores a birdbath and inspects a ceramic bird ornament. A curious and colorful moment captured in my yard.
White-throated Sparrow Color Morphs Explained
Explore the fascinating color morphs of White-throated Sparrows, their unique behaviors, and how genetics shape their personalities and mating strategies.