How a Tufted Titmouse Cracks Sunflower Seeds
Watch how a Tufted Titmouse cracks sunflower seeds using its feet and beak, and learn why these seeds matter in winter.
Bird behavior
Territorial Mockingbirds In My Yard This Winter
Territorial Northern Mockingbirds defend winter food sources, leading to conflicts with Eastern Bluebirds in my Arkansas yard.
Dealing with Territorial Bluebirds in the Winter
Eastern Bluebirds pecking truck mirrors in winter. I explain why reflections trigger territorial behavior and how covering mirrors helps.
The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display
Why killdeer raise and flash their tails, including predator distraction, territorial signals, and social behavior.
Dark-eyed Junco With Snowball
I watched a Dark-eyed Junco fuss with a tiny snowball in my backyard, a playful winter moment that felt like a small bit of magic.
Great Blue Heron’s One-Legged Stance
Why Great Blue Herons often stand on one leg, including heat conservation, resting behavior, and how this posture benefits long-legged birds.
Why Double-crested Cormorants Catch and Release Fish
Why cormorants catch and release fish observed in the wild, with possible explanations based on behavior, prey size, and feeding efficiency.
Double-crested Cormorant Fishing Techniques
I photographed Double-crested Cormorant fishing at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, capturing the bird surfacing with a freshly caught fish.