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.
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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
Join me in my backyard as I observe Eastern Bluebirds tending to their chicks, American Robins building nests, and unexpected turtle visitors.
Mating Cottontail Rabbits and Backyard Birds
A backyard wildlife photography adventure, featuring mating cottontail rabbits, Downy Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, House Finches, and Tufted Titmice.
Fledgling House Finch Begging to be Fed
A delightful backyard birding tale of a persistent fledgling House Finch begging to be fed by its attentive parent, showcasing natural avian parenting behavior.
House Finch and the Dandelion Smorgasbord
Discover the fascinating relationship between finches and dandelions, and how a chance encounter led to an exploration of the little wonders that surround us.
Photographing Birds in My Backyard After an Arkansas Snowfall – Part 2
Part two of a photo blog series capturing images of birds visiting a backyard bird feeder in Arkansas after a snowfall.
Identifying The House Finch and Purple Finch
A wildlife photography blog explaining how to identify differences between male House Finches and Purple Finches.