Why Birds Chase and Fight in the Fall: Survival of the Fittest

Carolina Wrens Fierce Battle

Why birds chase and fight more during fall. Learn about food competition, territorial defense, migratory pressures, and how this behavior aids survival.

A Curious Encounter with a Downy Woodpecker: A Surprise Behavior

A Downy Woodpecker With Seed From Suet Feeder

Unexpectedly, a Downy Woodpecker in my Arkansas yard appeared to cache a seed, a rare behavior for the species. Discover possible reasons behind this unusual act.

Northern Pintail Drake Landing at Sequoyah NWR

Drake Northern Pintail

I photographed a Northern Pintail drake landing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife Notes.