A Northern Mockingbird at the Birdbath: A Joy to Watch
Discover the joy of watching a Northern Mockingbird bathe in your birdbath, plus tips on why a clean birdbath is essential for helping birds thrive in your yard!
Birdwatching
Bald Eagles and Painted Buntings: A Visit to SNWR
Join me on a wildlife photography adventure at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, where I encounter Bald Eagles, butterflies, and a surprise Painted Bunting!
Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard
Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.
A Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about its appearance, behavior, migration, and more.
The Fascinating Tongue of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The fascinating feeding mechanism of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird’s tongue, an incredible tool that allows efficient nectar collection at lightning speed!
Windy Day Brings New Bird Discoveries at Black Mesa
A windy day at Black Mesa brings new bird discoveries, including Cassin’s Kingbird and Sparrow, Swainson’s Hawk, and a feisty Blue-winged Teal.
Red-headed Woodpecker’s Clever Grasshopper Cache
Spotted a Red-headed Woodpecker caching a grasshopper on a utility pole near Black Mesa Wildlife Preserve. Learn about their clever food storage strategies!
Birds of Day 2 at Black Mesa State Park
New bird sightings at Black Mesa: Scaled Quail, Canyon Towhee, Lark Buntings, and the challenging but rewarding Common Nighthawk in flight.