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 Downy Woodpecker visit led to an unexpected encounter with a Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee, revealing nature’s surprising connections.
House Sparrows: Friend or Foe?
House Sparrows are common, but are they welcome? Dive into the reasons why some birders consider these little brown birds to be menaces at the feeder.
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.
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
An account of observing Bonaparte’s Gulls catching fish along an Oklahoma river, and a discussion of their opportunistic and flexible feeding habits.
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.