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.
Wildlife observation
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.
From Hogs to Horned Owls: A Morning Adventure
My exciting wildlife adventure at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! From wild hogs and Whitetail Bucks to a captivating encounter with a Great Horned Owl.
Photographing the Intense Showdown Between a Doe and a Bobcat
Join me on a thrilling morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge where a Doe and Bobcat showdown unfolds.
A Crab Spider Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the fascinating world of crab spiders in Oklahoma through a photographer’s encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Sequoyah Déjà Vu: Coyote Pup Encounter
An encounter with a coyote pup at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, sparks a sense of déjà vu for a wildlife photographer.