Male Downy Woodpecker Waiting for His Morning Suet
A male Downy Woodpecker waited near my deck for suet, then called for breakfast. I photographed the moment in Arkansas.
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker on a Suet Log After an Arkansas Snow
Downy Woodpecker snow photo from my Arkansas yard, plus wildlife notes, camera settings, and links to my backyard snow bird series.
Territorial Northern Mockingbird Aggression: A Backyard Crisis
Territorial Northern Mockingbird aggression disrupts my backyard! A feathered bully attacks birds, scares my dog, here’s my battle for peace.
Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee
A backyard encounter with a Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and Carolina Chickadee showed unexpected wildlife behavior.
A Rainy Day Delight: Backyard Bird Photography in Arkansas
I photographed woodpeckers and cardinals visiting my Arkansas feeders during a rainy day, creating unique backyard bird photography moments.
Downy Woodpecker Fledgling Feeding
I photographed a downy woodpecker fledgling being fed in my yard and watched a close moment of parental care.
Downy Woodpecker Fledglings Arrive in My Yard
I finally photographed downy woodpecker fledglings in my yard as they visited the feeder and showed off fresh young plumage.
Downy Woodpecker Feeding on Trumpet Vine Seed Pods
A Downy Woodpecker feeds on trumpet vine seed pods, showing a lesser-known foraging behavior at Sequoyah refuge.