Baird’s Pocket Gopher in Arkansas: A Wildlife Garden Encounter
A Baird’s Pocket Gopher popped up in my wildlife garden! Learn about its benefits and why I’m letting this Baird’s Pocket Gopher be.
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Fox Squirrels Chewing on Deer Antlers
Discover why Fox Squirrels chew on deer antlers for nutrients, dental health, and ecological benefits. Learn about osteophagy and its natural role.
A Close Encounter with a Yellowjacket: Nature’s Little Architect
Discover the fascinating nest-building behaviors of yellowjackets, from their resourceful use of materials to the intricate structure of their colonies.
The Mystery of the Mayfly Mound: A Fascinating Natural Phenomenon
Discover the fascinating reasons behind massive mayfly die-offs and their ecological significance in this exploration of a curious natural phenomenon.
Coyote and Vulture Interactions Explored
Get a closer look at turkey vultures and their unique defense mechanism – projectile vomiting! Learn why coyotes might be curious but leave them alone.
Honey Bee Getting Water
In this blog post, I want to share a special moment I captured right in my yard here in Arkansas – a honey bee drinking water.
The Surprising Truth About Bald Eagles and Songbirds
Discover the surprising truth about Bald Eagles preying on songbirds, their opportunistic hunting strategies, and their role in ecology.
Katydid On Old T-post
Discover the fascinating world of Katydids—nature’s summer songsters with long antennae and unique camouflage. Learn about their role in the ecosystem.
Capturing Arkansas Dragonflies Up Close
Today, I invite you to join me on a journey to a county road bordering the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas, where I encounter Dragonflies up close.
My Encounter with a Dung Beetle Family
A wildlife photographer recounts an experience capturing a curious scene of a dung beetle rolling a ball of poop while baby beetles clung to it.