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 why birdhouses are essential for Eastern Bluebirds during winter in Arkansas and get tips on preparing birdhouses to attract these birds to your backyard.
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 Junco with the Snowball
A whimsical blog post about witnessing a Dark-eyed Junco making a snowball, sparking imaginative stories about the plucky bird seeking snowball revenge.
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.
White-crowned Sparrow in the Morning Light
A wildlife photographer shares how he takes pictures of White-crowned Sparrows and other small birds by waiting patiently at his favorite wildlife refuge.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Juvenile White Ibis Spotted at Refuge
A wildlife photographer describes spotting and photographing three juvenile White Ibis at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Great Blue Heron With a Fresh Catch
Great Blue Heron with a fresh catch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Post-hunting season means better photo opportunities.
Male Hooded Merganser on an Arkansas Pond
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Hooded Merganser duck while it briefly visited a small pond in Arkansas one winter.
Chipping Sparrow Fledgling on the Fence
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a young Chipping Sparrow fledgling in my backyard in Arkansas.