Encountering a Great Egret as Nature Awakens
See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.
Bird behavior
Downy Woodpecker’s Birdhouse Inspection
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Downy Woodpecker investigating a birdhouse in my front yard here in Arkansas.
Indigo Bunting Feeding Trick in Johnson Grass
Indigo Bunting feeding trick shows a male bunting bending Johnson grass for seeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
The Journey of a Red-bellied Woodpecker Fledgling
Young Woodpecker Confidence shows in this Red-bellied Woodpecker fledgling photographed near a feeder in Lavaca, Arkansas.
Tufted Titmouse Nesting Against House Sparrows
Tufted Titmouse Nesting in my Lavaca yard turned tense when House Sparrows tried to claim the birdhouse. I watched and kept the box clear.
Bluebirds and Tufted Titmice at My Birdhouse
Tufted Titmouse birdhouse activity followed my bluebirds in Lavaca, Arkansas, giving me a close look at nest box behavior.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Nesting in My Arkansas Yard
Red-bellied Woodpecker nesting in my Lavaca yard, with adults feeding chicks, guarding the cavity, and visiting feeders.
Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit
Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!