Raptors of Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Explore the beauty of raptors at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, including Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk sightings.
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Great Blue Heron Fishing at Charleston Lake (Video)
Watch a Great Blue Heron catch a fish at Charleston Lake. See patient stalking and a swift strike in a brief look at natural feeding behavior.
Photographing a Double-crested Cormorant at Charleston Lake
Double-crested Cormorant tossing fish at Charleston Lake sunrise. Tips for handling exposure, settings, and capturing the action in RAW.
Thanksgiving and the Rio Grande Turkey
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Rio Grande turkey. Learn about their habitat, behavior, and role in conservation. A tribute to nature’s resilience.
White-throated Sparrow Color Morphs Explained
Explore the fascinating color morphs of White-throated Sparrows, their unique behaviors, and how genetics shape their personalities and mating strategies.
Foggy Morning Wildlife At Charleston Lake
Experience the beauty of a foggy morning at Charleston Lake with Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and serene nature. Discover why dawn is the best time to visit.
A Pine Warbler’s Visit to My Arkansas Feeder
Spotted a vibrant male Pine Warbler at my Arkansas feeder this fall. Learn more about these adaptable, resilient birds and their unique behaviors and habitat.
A Northern Mockingbird at the Birdbath: A Joy to Watch
Discover the joy of watching a Northern Mockingbird bathe in your birdbath, plus tips on why a clean birdbath is essential for helping birds thrive in your yard!
Leopard Frog Migration Surges on Oklahoma Roads
Discover why leopard frogs flood Oklahoma roads in August. Learn about their migration patterns and how you can help these tiny travelers.
A Close Encounter with a Yellowjacket: Nature’s Little Architect
Discover the fascinating nest-building behaviors of yellowjackets, from their resourceful use of materials to the intricate structure of their colonies.
The Mystery of the Mayfly Mound: A Fascinating Natural Phenomenon
Discover the fascinating reasons behind massive mayfly die-offs and their ecological significance in this exploration of a curious natural phenomenon.
Busy Bluebirds and a Rare Strawberry Moon
Eastern Bluebirds building their third nest this year during the rare Strawberry Moon coinciding with the summer solstice! Learn about the moon illusion.
The Mystery of Unhatched Eastern Bluebird Eggs
Found an unhatched egg in your bluebird house? Don’t worry! Explore the common reasons why some eggs don’t hatch and learn more about these fascinating birds.
Blue Jay Fledglings: Beyond the Beg
Explore the fascinating world of Blue Jay fledglings! Learn about their begging behavior, family dynamics, and how they communicate their hunger needs.
Blue Jay Fledglings Are Thriving Too
Witnessing the growth of baby Blue Jays! Learn how these clever chicks transition to independent life, including finding water sources on their own.