Male House Finch After a Snow in My Arkansas Yard
A male house finch pauses on a bare branch after an Arkansas snow. Notes on winter feeding, behavior, and my camera settings.
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Winter Birds: Purple Finch, House Finch & White-crowned Sparrow
Snow in Arkansas brought a female Purple Finch, a male House Finch, and a White-crowned Sparrow to my yard. Here’s their story.
Identifying Purple Finches and House Finches Made Simple
Easily tell a Purple Finch vs House Finch apart with this simple visual and behavior guide for birdwatchers in overlapping regions.
Visitors at the Birdbath: A Glimpse Into My Yard in Arkansas
Discover the variety of wildlife visiting my Arkansas birdbath, from Eastern Bluebirds to Fox Squirrels, and learn why a clean birdbath is essential for them all!
A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Turtles
I photograph Eastern Bluebirds feeding their chicks while robins build nests and turtles wander through my Arkansas backyard.
Mating Cottontail Rabbits and Backyard Birds
While photographing birds at my feeders, I witnessed mating cottontail rabbits and captured an unusual backyard wildlife moment.
House Finch Fledgling Begging for Food
A young house finch begs loudly for food while a parent responds. A close look at fledgling behavior and feeding in my backyard.
House Finch Eating Dandelions in My Arkansas Yard
I photographed a House Finch feeding on dandelions in my Arkansas yard and took a closer look at this simple but important food source.