Why Backyard Birds Depend on Fresh Water
Fresh water is crucial for backyard birds. Learn why birdbaths are essential and get simple maintenance tips to support local wildlife.
Bird Watching
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with Meadow Sage
Meadow sage is a magnet for ruby-throated hummingbirds. See how this nectar-rich plant attracts hummingbirds to a backyard garden.
Perseverance of the Eastern Bluebird Fledglings
Follow a single father eastern bluebird raising fledglings alone, showing persistence and parental care through real backyard observations.
Northern Cardinal Pair Feeding Behavior
Watch a northern cardinal pair share a quiet moment as the male feeds the female, revealing bonding and courtship behavior.
Cardinal Couple at Feeder in My Arkansas Yard
A male and female Northern Cardinal visit my backyard feeder in Arkansas, offering a close look at their behavior and pair bonding.
Eastern Bluebird Eggs Incubating in Nest Box
Eastern Bluebird eggs are laid and incubating in my Arkansas yard, with a close look at nesting behavior and parental roles.
Downy Woodpecker Feeding on Trumpet Vine Seed Pods
A Downy Woodpecker feeds on trumpet vine seed pods, showing a lesser-known foraging behavior at Sequoyah refuge.
Eastern Bluebirds Building a Nest in My Yard
Eastern bluebirds build a nest in my Arkansas yard using pine straw and natural materials in this close look at backyard behavior.