A Cardinal Couple Visits the Feeder
Observe the lively Northern Cardinals that make their home in Arkansas, from their nesting habits to their status as a state symbol.
Bird Watching
Eastern Bluebirds Nest Update: Eggs Laid and Incubating Underway
Updates on a pair of Eastern Bluebirds nesting in a birdhouse, with details on the female’s egg laying, incubation process, and the male’s supporting role.
Downy Woodpeckers and Trumpet Vine Seed Pods
Discover the ingenious way Downy Woodpeckers forage on Trumpet Vine seed pods, as witnessed at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard
A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have chosen my Arkansas yard to build their nest! See photos and learn about the nesting materials they use.
Witnessing a Red-shouldered Hawk’s Nesting Ritual
Witnessing a Red-shouldered Hawk gathering nesting materials in Oklahoma, providing insights into their nest-building habits and behaviors.
Fascinating Hunting Technique of the Belted Kingfisher
Witnessing a Belted Kingfisher’s remarkable hunting technique at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, slamming its prey against a branch before swallowing.
Red-tailed Hawk’s Mysterious Ground Search
A curious Red-tailed Hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge sparks intrigue with its ground search. Was it hunting frogs, insects, or something else?
Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post
A blog post describing how I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.
Red-shouldered Hawk Snatches Fish from Lake
A description of witnessing and photographing the rare occurrence of a Red-shouldered Hawk catching a fish directly from a lake in Charleston, Arkansas.
Watching a Tufted Titmouse Crack Open Sunflower Seeds
See how Tufted Titmice use their beaks and feet to efficiently crack open sunflower seeds step-by-step. Learn why sunflower seeds are an essential food source.
The Varied Diet of Bonaparte’s Gulls
An account of observing Bonaparte’s Gulls catching fish along an Oklahoma river, and a discussion of their opportunistic and flexible feeding habits.
The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display
Learn about the reasons why Killdeer perform tail flagging behaviors like territorial marking, predator diversion, and social signaling.
Photographing Birds in My Backyard After an Arkansas Snowfall – Part 2
Part two of a photo blog series capturing images of birds visiting a backyard bird feeder in Arkansas after a snowfall.
Celebrating National Bird Day 2024
A wildlife photographer reflects on the significance of National Bird Day – appreciating the awe-inspiring world of birds and the importance of conservation.
White-throated Sparrow Winter Feeding
Learn interesting details about White-throated Sparrow winter feeding habits, adaptations for cold weather survival, flocking behavior and seed preferences.