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Eastern Bluebirds Begin Again After Nest Loss

June 25, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird perched with a large bundle of dry grass in her beak.

Eastern Bluebirds begin again after losing their chicks. A relocated birdhouse offers hope for a successful nest in my yard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, birdhouse setup, eastern bluebird, nest building, Nesting behavior Leave a comment

A Close Encounter with a Yellowjacket: Nature’s Little Architect

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Steve Creek
Yellowjacket Gathering Wood Fiber

Discover the fascinating nest-building behaviors of yellowjackets, from their resourceful use of materials to the intricate structure of their colonies.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, ecosystem, insect colonies, insects, nature, nest building, wildlife, Wildlife Photography, yellowjacket behavior, yellowjackets 5 Comments

Dickcissel Nesting Habits at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

July 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Female Dickcissel Carrying Nesting Material

Discover the fascinating nesting behavior of female dickcissels in Oklahoma. Learn about a recent sighting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags bird habitat, bird nesting, Birdwatching, dickcissel, female dickcissels, nest building, prairie birds, Wildlife Photography

Eastern Bluebird Saga Finale: A New Beginning and a Farewell

May 11, 2024 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird Excited With Females Arrival

The Eastern Bluebird family in Arkansas has a heartwarming finale! See photos, recap the drama, and learn about the second brood on the way.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, blog series, chick development, eastern bluebird, hawk predation, nature documentary, nest box, nest building, second brood, single dad 6 Comments

Eastern Phoebe Building Nest

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Phoebe With Moss

A female Eastern Phoebe gathering moss to build its nest under a pier at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Learn about Eastern Phoebe nesting habits.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags birds, eastern phoebe, Nature Photography, nest building, wildlife

Witnessing a Red-shouldered Hawk’s Nesting Ritual

March 13, 2024 by Steve Creek
Red-shouldered Hawk With Nesting Material

Witnessing a Red-shouldered Hawk gathering nesting materials in Oklahoma, providing insights into their nest-building habits and behaviors.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird Watching, birding, nature, nest building, Nesting, red-shouldered hawk, Wildlife Photography

Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse

December 20, 2024February 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird At My Birdhouse

Learn about the typical Eastern Bluebird nesting timeline in Arkansas and the role of conservation efforts like nest boxes.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags backyard birding, bird conservation, eastern bluebird, nest boxes, nest building, nesting timeline

Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit

March 18, 2025May 29, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Purple Martin perched on a metal rod, holding a green leaf in its beak against a soft blue sky background.

Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!

Categories Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, nest building, Parasite control, Purple Martins, Wells Lake, Wildlife Photography

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