Blue Jay Sunbathing in My Yard
I photographed a Blue Jay sunbathing in my Arkansas yard and explain why birds use sunlight to maintain feathers and control parasites.
Bird behavior
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern bluebirds are skilled hunters. Watch how these backyard birds catch and eat robber flies in this surprising wildlife encounter.
Greater Roadrunner Encounter at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
A close wildlife encounter with a greater roadrunner at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and a look at its hunting behavior.
The Charming Red-bellied Woodpecker: A Close Encounter
The vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker, its habitat, behavior, and tips for photographing these delightful birds in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Blue Jay Fledglings Beyond the Beg
Blue jay begging behavior shows how young birds call, posture, and depend on parents after leaving the nest.
Eastern Bluebird Sunbathing Antics
Amusing backyard observations of an adult male Eastern Bluebird and a juvenile engaging in sunbathing behaviors.
Tufted Titmouse Fledgling at the Feeder
A tufted titmouse fledgling begs for food at the feeder, a lively backyard moment with close-up bird behavior and photo notes.
Blue Jay Fledglings Thriving in Backyard
Watch blue jay fledglings grow and gain independence in my Arkansas yard, including how they find water and adapt to backyard life.