Northern Flicker Foraging Around a Tree Stump
Northern Flicker foraging in a tree stump shows its unique feeding habits. Learn how to spot and support this fascinating woodpecker.
Wildlife observation
Carolina Wren Fledglings Exploring My Yard
Carolina Wren fledglings explored my yard on April 27, 2025. See my photos and story of their first big adventure after leaving the nest.
Solo Bluebird Mother Raises Chicks Alone in My Yard
A solo Bluebird mother is raising her chicks alone after her mate vanished. Discover this rare and touching nesting behavior.
Scruffy Robins and Familiar Patterns Across the Years
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.
Why Do Great Blue Herons Wash Their Food?
Great Blue Herons are smart hunters. Learn why they wash their food before eating and how this behavior helps them survive in the wild.
Is It an American Crow or a Fish Crow?
Learn the key differences between American Crows and Fish Crows with this in-depth guide, including size, vocalizations, habitat, and diet insights.
Photographing Bald Eagles Over Charleston Lake
Photographing Bald Eagles flying over Charleston Lake, Arkansas, showcasing their power and grace in stunning flight against a vibrant blue sky.
Eastern Bluebirds vs. Carolina Wrens
Eastern Bluebirds and Carolina Wrens compete for a birdhouse this spring. Follow their activity and learn about birdhouse setup and year-round benefits.
Northern Mockingbird Takes on the Green Stink Bug
Northern Mockingbird eating a Green Stink Bug shows birds adapting to pests. Learn how birds may help control agricultural damage from stink bugs.
Swamp Rabbit or Cottontail? A Curious Visitor in My Garden
Is it a Swamp Rabbit or a Cottontail? A young rabbit in my Arkansas garden has me wondering. See photos and decide for yourself!
Carolina Wren Exploring a Ground Hole
Carolina Wren spotted foraging in a hole near an old stump. Learn about its curious behavior and ground foraging techniques in my latest photo blog.
Carolina Grasshopper Laying Eggs Underground
Discover the fascinating reproductive process of the Carolina grasshopper, from egg-laying to hatching, witnessed firsthand in the Ouachita National Forest.
A Curious Encounter: Cottontail Rabbit Munching on Mealworms
Discover the unusual behavior of a Cottontail Rabbit eating dried mealworms and learn about their natural diet and feeding habits.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks and Their Diligent Parents
Updates on Eastern Bluebird chicks in my yard: third brood hatched, parents bringing larger prey, and photos of their diligent care. Read more and see the pics!
A Surprising Sight: A Pregnant Whitetail Doe in Mid-July
Discover the surprise of spotting a pregnant Whitetail Doe in mid-July at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the factors behind this rare sighting.