Eastern Bluebird Faces a Territorial Mockingbird at the Birdhouse
An Eastern Bluebird checked my birdhouse in late February, but a territorial mockingbird may make nesting harder this spring.
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Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird with Spider Silk Near Feeder
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird photographed with spider silk on her beak, likely from building a nest using the silk.
Female Rio Grande Turkey at Wichita Mountains
A female Rio Grande Turkey walked past me at Wichita Mountains while I was parked near French Lake watching Mississippi Kites.
Carolina Chickadee Fledgling Lands Beside Me on the Deck
A Carolina Chickadee fledgling lands on my deck, an unforgettable spring moment captured just outside my door.
Spring Nesting Birds in My Arkansas Backyard
Backyard birds nesting in Arkansas bring spring to life—bluebirds, robins, and more right outside the door.
Red-headed Woodpeckers at Sequoyah Refuge
A pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers build their nest in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a quiet spring morning.
Eastern Bluebirds Begin Nesting in Arkansas
Eastern Bluebirds have begun nesting in Arkansas! Follow their journey as they build their nest and prepare for a new season.
Eastern Bluebird Eggs Incubating in Nest Box
Eastern Bluebird eggs are laid and incubating in my Arkansas yard, with a close look at nesting behavior and parental roles.