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Northern Flicker Foraging Around a Tree Stump

October 29, 2025May 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Northern Flicker standing upright beside a weathered tree stump in a green yard.

Northern Flicker foraging in a tree stump shows its unique feeding habits. Learn how to spot and support this fascinating woodpecker.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Northern Flicker, Wildlife observation, woodpeckers

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Carolina Wren Fledglings Exploring My Yard

October 29, 2025April 28, 2025 by Steve Creek
Carolina Wren fledgling perched on the rough surface of an old wooden building.

Carolina Wren fledglings explored my yard on April 27, 2025. See my photos and story of their first big adventure after leaving the nest.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Carolina Wrens, spring fledglings, Wildlife observation

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Solo Bluebird Mother Raises Chicks Alone in My Yard

October 29, 2025April 22, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird emerging from a wooden nest box with a green caterpillar in her beak, briefly pausing before feeding her chick.

A solo Bluebird mother is raising her chicks alone after her mate vanished. Discover this rare and touching nesting behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Birdwatching, eastern bluebird, Nesting behavior, Wildlife observation

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Scruffy Robins and Familiar Patterns Across the Years

October 29, 2025April 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

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Why Do Great Blue Herons Wash Their Food?

July 12, 2025February 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Great Blue Heron - Focused Hunter

I watched a Great Blue Heron scavenge meat, wash it in water, then eat it. This behavior shows their intelligence and adaptability.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Animal Behavior, Bird behavior, bird intelligence, Great Blue Heron, heron feeding habits, Nature Photography, scavenging birds, Wildlife observation

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Is It an American Crow or a Fish Crow?

July 12, 2025December 16, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Crow Perched On A Floating Log

Learn the key differences between American Crows and Fish Crows with this in-depth guide, including size, vocalizations, habitat, and diet insights.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american crow, bird identification, birding tips, Birdwatching, crow behavior, crow photography, crow species, Fish Crow, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife observation

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Photographing Bald Eagles Over Charleston Lake

December 5, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Bald Eagle Soars High Over Charleston Lake

Photographing Bald Eagles flying over Charleston Lake, Arkansas, showcasing their power and grace in stunning flight against a vibrant blue sky.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagles, Birdwatching, Charleston Lake, conservation, eagle flight, Nature Photography, raptors, Wildlife observation, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Eastern Bluebirds vs. Carolina Wrens

July 17, 2025December 1, 2024 by Steve Creek
Curious Carolina Wren in the Birdhouse

Eastern Bluebirds and Carolina Wrens compete for a birdhouse this spring. Follow their activity and learn about birdhouse setup and year-round benefits.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird photography, birdhouse camera, birdhouse setup, Carolina Wrens, Eastern Bluebirds, nature blog, Nesting behavior, spring birding, Wildlife observation
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