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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird: An Unusual Observation

August 21, 2026October 4, 2024 by Steve Creek

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird With Something Wrong With Its Head Feathers

Tracking the last Ruby-throated Hummingbird visit in my yard this season, plus an unusual sighting of one with matted feathers.

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A Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

October 20, 2025October 4, 2024 by Steve Creek

Photographed a Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about its appearance, behavior, migration, and more.

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Red-headed Woodpecker Hides Grasshopper in a Utility Pole

October 19, 2026September 4, 2024 by Steve Creek

Red-headed Woodpecker caching a grasshopper beneath a wood splinter on a utility pole near Black Mesa, Oklahoma.

Woodpecker food caching caught my attention near Black Mesa, Oklahoma, when I watched a Red-headed Woodpecker hide a grasshopper.

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The Fascinating World of Mourning Dove Fledglings

April 20, 2026August 14, 2024 by Steve Creek

Mourning dove fledgling sitting on ground side view with soft brown feathers

Discover the hidden world of Mourning Dove fledglings: rapid growth, devoted parental care, and remarkable adaptability in this backyard bird species.