Inca Doves Visit My Yard in Arkansas

Inca Dove In My Yard

A visit from four Inca Doves in my yard in Arkansas, with facts about their range, habitat, appearance, behavior, and conservation status.

Identifying a Mysterious Hawk – Red-tailed or Krider’s?

Red-tailed or Krider's

Join me in unraveling the identity of a mysterious hawk photographed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge – is it a Red-tailed, Krider’s or hybrid?

Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post

Female Northern Cardinal On A Frosty Morning

I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.

Photographing Backyard Birds After an Arkansas Snowfall (Part 2)

White-throated Sparrow perched on a log during winter in Arkansas

Photographing backyard birds in Arkansas after a winter snowfall, featuring sparrows, finches, cardinals, and juncos at my feeder.

Dark-eyed Junco With Snowball

Dark-eyed Junco standing in fresh snow with a small snowball near its feet in an Arkansas backyard

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.

Double-crested Cormorant Fishing Techniques

Double-crested Cormorant Catching Fish

I photographed Double-crested Cormorant fishing at Charleston Lake in Arkansas, capturing the bird surfacing with a freshly caught fish.