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Nesting birds

Barred Owls Nesting at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

May 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a juvenile Barred Owl looking out from a tree cavity in Oklahoma.

Barred Owls nesting in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Captured in April 2025 using an 800mm lens.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Barred Owls, Nesting birds, Oklahoma wildlife Leave a comment

Male Eastern Bluebird Behavior: A New Arrival Near the Nest

May 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Eastern Bluebird perched on the roof of a wooden nest box, looking downward as if inspecting the entrance.

A new male Eastern Bluebird has appeared near a solo mother but isn’t helping feed her chicks. What’s going on? Read my latest update.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, eastern bluebird, Nesting birds, wildlife observations 1 Comment

Scruffy Robins and Familiar Patterns Across the Years

April 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin on a tree stump with ragged belly feathers from brood patch, taken in spring 2025.

A scruffy robin with a brood patch appeared in my yard two years in a row. Here’s what that means and how I photographed her safely.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, brood patch, Nesting birds, Wildlife observation 1 Comment

Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard

October 6, 2024 by Steve Creek
Carolina Wren standing on a weathered tree stump.

Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas nature, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Carolina Wren, Nesting birds, suburban birds, Suet Feeder, wildlife blog, wren behavior

A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Feathered Friends

July 14, 2024 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird Carrying Something Small In Her Beak

Photographing the Eastern Bluebirds feeding chicks, an American Robin building her nest, a Red-bellied Woodpecker at the feeder, and a Common Grackle.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags american robin, Arkansas Wildlife, backyard birdwatching, barred owl, Bird photography, common grackle, Eastern Bluebirds, Nesting birds, wildlife blog

A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Turtles

July 13, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin Using A Plant From My Garden For A Nest

Join me in my backyard as I observe Eastern Bluebirds tending to their chicks, American Robins building nests, and unexpected turtle visitors.

Categories Bird Photography Tags American Robins, Backyard wildlife, Birdwatching, box turtle, Eastern Bluebirds, house finch, mourning dove, Nesting birds, northern cardinal, red-eared slider, Wildlife Photography

Exploring Red-Bellied Woodpecker Nesting

December 24, 2024June 30, 2023 by Steve Creek
Red-Bellied Woodpecker Peeking from Tree Trunk Cavity

Experience the wonder of Red-bellied Woodpeckers nesting, from feeding their young to captivating bird feeder interactions.

Categories Bird Photography, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Woodpeckers Tags Bird behavior, Bird feeders, Nesting birds, Parental Care, Wildlife Photography

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