Downy Woodpecker on a Suet Log After an Arkansas Snow
Downy Woodpecker snow photo from my Arkansas yard, plus wildlife notes, camera settings, and links to my backyard snow bird series.
Bird photography
First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard
Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.
Starting 2026 With Patience and Observation
Starting 2026 with patience and observation, I reflect on lessons from a year in the field and how wildlife continues to shape my approach.
Bonaparte’s Gull Drops a Fish and Quickly Retrieves It
A close look at Bonaparte’s Gull feeding behavior as a gull drops a fish, dives straight down, and retrieves it below Kerr Dam.
American White Pelican Gular Pouch Behavior Explained
An American White Pelican stretches its gular pouch on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, giving a rare look inside this feeding adaptation.
Eastern Bluebird Molt in Arkansas | Fall Feather Renewal
I photographed an Eastern Bluebird Molt on my birdhouse roof in Arkansas this October morning. Learn more in my Wildlife Notes.
Northern Cardinal Feeding Fledgling in Late Summer
Northern Cardinal feeding fledgling in late summer, with wildlife notes and photography tips for capturing these special bird moments.
One-Legged Northern Cardinal: A Story of Resilience
A one-legged Northern Cardinal visits the feeder, showing resilience. Tips on photographing this rare and inspiring moment.