Why a Red-bellied Woodpecker is Enlarging a Hole in My Pine Tree
Discover why Red-bellied Woodpeckers enlarge tree holes in fall, from caching food to preparing roosts, and how they get ready for winter in Arkansas.
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Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee
A backyard encounter with a Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and Carolina Chickadee showed unexpected wildlife behavior.
House Sparrows in Backyard Friend or Foe
Are house sparrows harming native birds? A closer look at their behavior at feeders and why they are often seen as a problem.
Red-shouldered Hawk Nesting Ritual Observed
A red-shouldered hawk gathers nesting materials at Sequoyah refuge, offering a close look at its nesting behavior.
Preparing Birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in Winter
Learn how I prepare birdhouses for Eastern Bluebirds in winter, from cleaning boxes to placement tips that help them survive cold weather.
The Varied Diet of Bonaparte’s Gulls
Bonaparte’s Gulls show flexible feeding habits, catching fish and insects along an Oklahoma river during migration.
Dark-eyed Junco With Snowball
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.
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.