Great Blue Heron Gular Fluttering at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Gular fluttering helps a Great Blue Heron shed heat on a hot Oklahoma morning near open water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Canon RF 200-800mm
Baby Bluebirds Fledge From My Arkansas Birdhouse
Baby Bluebirds Fledge from my Arkansas birdhouse as all four young leave the nest, reach nearby trees, and ride out rain.
Brown Thrasher Fledglings Being Fed in My Yard
Brown Thrasher Fledglings were hidden near my deck while adults carried worms and mealworms through my Arkansas yard on a busy spring day.
Northern Flicker Nest Cavity and a Gray Squirrel Surprise
A Northern Flicker nest cavity encounter at Sequoyah NWR turned uncertain when a Gray Squirrel appeared, then the flickers mated nearby.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Back at My Feeders
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are back at my Arkansas feeders, with the first female arriving April 26 and a male a week later.
Bluebirds Nesting in Yard With Two Birdhouses Active
Bluebirds nesting in yard this spring are using two birdhouses, with one pair feeding young and another building a nest.
North American Racer Spotted in My Arkansas Yard
North American Racer snake found in my Arkansas yard after a Northern Mockingbird attacked it in the grass.
River Otter Eating Crayfish at Miner’s Cove
River otter eating crayfish at Miner’s Cove in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, followed by a burst of feeding and a quiet grooming stop.