A Curious Encounter with a Downy Woodpecker: A Surprise Behavior
Unexpectedly, a Downy Woodpecker in my Arkansas yard appeared to cache a seed, a rare behavior for the species. Discover possible reasons behind this unusual act.
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An Immature Female Summer Tanager in My Arkansas Yard
Spotting an immature female Summer Tanager in my Arkansas yard was a delight. Discover their appearance, behavior, and migration in this quick guide.
Fascinating Behavior of Eastern Bluebirds and Spider Egg Sacs
Discover the intriguing behavior of Eastern Bluebirds in my backyard as they feed spider egg sacs to their young.
Photographing the Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah NWR
The joys and challenges of photographing the Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, along with interesting facts about this songbird.
A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Feathered Friends
Photographing the Eastern Bluebirds feeding chicks, an American Robin building her nest, a Red-bellied Woodpecker at the feeder, and a Common Grackle.
A Rainy Day Delight: Backyard Bird Photography in Arkansas
Explore backyard bird photography on a rainy day in Arkansas, capturing Downy Woodpeckers, molting Cardinals, and rare Red-headed Woodpeckers.
American Robin Regurgitation: Why Robins Throw Up Seeds
Witnessed an American Robin throwing up seeds? Don’t be alarmed! Learn about this fascinating adaptation and how robins efficiently process fruit.
Busy Bluebirds and a Rare Strawberry Moon
Eastern Bluebirds building their third nest this year during the rare Strawberry Moon coinciding with the summer solstice! Learn about the moon illusion.
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with Meadow Sage
Learn how to attract ruby-throated hummingbirds to your garden with Meadow Sage. This blog post includes photos and interesting facts about these birds.
Greater Roadrunner Encounter at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the Greater Roadrunner, a fascinating bird found in Oklahoma, after a lucky encounter at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
A Colorful Encounter with the Painted Bunting
A firsthand account of photographing the brilliant Painted Bunting, one of the most vividly colored birds in North America, at wildlife refuges in Oklahoma.
Red-winged Blackbird: The Showoff of the Wetlands
Learn about the male Red-winged Blackbird with its bold plumage, elaborate displays, and surprising social life. See a photo of the bird in its calling pose!
A Tufted Titmouse’s Hilarious Bath Time
See a Tufted Titmouse enjoy a refreshing bath and its subsequent attempts to fluff back up! These funny bird photos are sure to bring a smile to your face.
Tufted Titmouse Fledgling: A Feasting Frenzy at the Feeder
Adorable photos and fascinating facts about Tufted Titmouse fledglings! Learn about their growth, behavior, and how to attract them to your feeders.
Brown Thrasher Update: Still Making Music in My Backyard!
Brown Thrashers: Year-round residents in Arkansas! Learn more about these backyard songbirds and their presence throughout the year in the Natural State.