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Photographing Bald Eagles Over Charleston Lake

December 5, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Bald Eagle Soars High Over Charleston Lake

Photographing Bald Eagles flying over Charleston Lake, Arkansas, showcasing their power and grace in stunning flight against a vibrant blue sky.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagles, Birdwatching, Charleston Lake, conservation, eagle flight, Nature Photography, raptors, Wildlife observation, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

Identifying Purple Finches and House Finches Made Simple

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Purple Finch Perched in Arkansas

Learn how to identify Purple Finches and House Finches with this guide featuring key differences and a stunning photo of a Purple Finch from Arkansas.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird identification, Birdwatching, finch comparison, house finch, Nature Photography, purple finch, steve creek 4 Comments

Carolina Wren Perched in a Dwarf Pear Tree

December 3, 2024 by Steve Creek
Carolina Wren Among Pear Tree Branches

Carolina Wren perched in a Dwarf Pear tree in Arkansas. Learn about the tree’s role in supporting wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and rabbits.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Backyard wildlife, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Carolina Wren, Dwarf Pear Tree, Nature Photography, Wildlife habitat 3 Comments

A Northern Flicker’s Unique Hunting Style

November 30, 2024 by Steve Creek
Northern Flicker on Alert

Observe the unique ground-foraging behavior of a Northern Flicker in Arkansas. Captured up close as it hunts insects in my backyard on a November morning.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Canon EOS R5, ground foraging, Northern Flicker, Wildlife Photography, Woodpecker 2 Comments

Northern Flicker Between Pine Trees

November 23, 2024November 22, 2024 by Steve Creek
Northern Flicker Among the Pines

Northern Flicker perched between two pine trees in my yard. Its striking plumage and bold markings make it a standout. Photographed from my deck.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, Nature Photography, Northern Flicker, pine trees, Wildlife Photography, woodpeckers

Bald Eagles at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

November 21, 2024 by Steve Creek
Bald Eagles Perched at Sunrise in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Photographing Bald Eagles at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as they react to waterfowl hunting gunshots across the Arkansas River at sunrise.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagles, Birdwatching, Canon R5 Mark 2, eagles, Nature Photography, oklahoma, raptors, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Sunrise, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

Tufted Titmouse: Bold Visitor in the Yard

November 20, 2024 by Steve Creek
Tufted Titmouse: Crest Raised and Curious

Tufted Titmouse perched on driftwood with its crest raised, showing curiosity and confidence. Photographed up close from my deck in the backyard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, bird portraits, Birdwatching, crest behavior, Nature Photography, small songbirds, tufted titmouse, wildlife blog 1 Comment

Eastern Bluebird and Its Ceramic Counterpart

November 19, 2024 by Steve Creek
Curious Encounter: Eastern Bluebird Meets Its Match

Eastern Bluebird explores a birdbath and inspects a ceramic bird ornament. A curious and colorful moment captured in my yard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Birdbath, Birdwatching, bluebird photos, curious birds, eastern bluebird, Nature Photography, wildlife blog

White-throated Sparrow Color Morphs Explained

November 18, 2024 by Steve Creek
Tan-striped Morph White-throated Sparrow

Explore the fascinating color morphs of White-throated Sparrows, their unique behaviors, and how genetics shape their personalities and mating strategies.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Bird photography, Birdwatching, color morphs, genetics, Nature Photography, sparrows, White-throated Sparrow, wildlife 1 Comment

Foggy Morning Wildlife At Charleston Lake

November 17, 2024 by Steve Creek
Focused Elegance: Great Blue Heron at Charleston Lake

Experience the beauty of a foggy morning at Charleston Lake with Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and serene nature. Discover why dawn is the best time to visit.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagle, Birdwatching, Charleston Lake, foggy morning, nature, Nature Photography, Sunrise, wildlife

Dark-eyed Juncos: The Snowbirds Have Returned

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 by Steve Creek
Dark-eyed Junco Foraging Near Feeder

Dark-eyed Juncos return to Arkansas, marking the arrival of winter. Learn about their habits, how to attract them, and why they make Arkansas winters complete.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard birding, Bird feeding, Birdwatching, Dark-eyed Juncos, snowbirds, Wildlife Photography, winter birds, winter migration

A Pine Warbler’s Visit to My Arkansas Feeder

November 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Vibrant Fall Visitor: The Male Pine Warbler

Spotted a vibrant male Pine Warbler at my Arkansas feeder this fall. Learn more about these adaptable, resilient birds and their unique behaviors and habitat.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard birding, Bird feeders, Birdwatching, fall migration, Nature Photography, Pine Warbler, Setophaga pinus, wildlife

Fall Visitors: The Colorful and Charismatic House Finches

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
Vibrant Visitor: Male House Finch Near Backyard Feeder

Enjoying the colorful and lively House Finches this fall in Arkansas, photographing their antics, unique calls, and foraging habits in my backyard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird calls, Bird photography, Birdwatching, fall birds, feeder birds, Haemorhous mexicanus, House Finches, Nature Observation

The Daily Visits of Mourning Doves in My Arkansas Yard

October 31, 2024October 30, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mourning Dove Resting on the Pine Needles

Observing Mourning Doves in my Arkansas yard as they forage among pine needles and visit the birdbath, bringing a calm and gentle presence every day

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Birdbath, Birdwatching, mourning dove, Nature Observation, peaceful birds, pine needles, seed-eaters, Wildlife Photography

Yellow-rumped Warbler: The Iconic ‘Butter Butt’ in My Backyard

October 31, 2024October 28, 2024 by Steve Creek
Yellow-rumped Warbler Taking a Sip

Photographed a Yellow-rumped Warbler showing its bright ‘butter butt’ at my birdbath. Learn about their return and the role of their iconic yellow patch!

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, butter butt, Canon EOS R5, fall migration, Nature Observation, Wildlife Photography, Yellow-rumped Warbler 2 Comments
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