A Cottontail Rabbit Raids My Bird Feeder for the First Time
A bold Cottontail Rabbit climbed into my bird feeder for the first time and ate birdseed, offering a fun surprise in my Arkansas yard.
Wildlife Photography
Exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Through My Lens
Explore the landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge through my July 2025 photos showcasing its beauty, trails, and wildlife habitat.
Eastern Bluebird Eating Peanuts for the First Time in My Yard
I spotted an Eastern Bluebird eating peanuts for the first time in my yard, revealing a surprising twist in their usual nesting season diet.
Summer Heat Wildlife Photography
Learn my proven techniques for summer heat wildlife photography. Get sharp images in high temps with early timing and smart settings.
Leucistic Striped Skunk: An Unusual Wildlife Encounter in Arkansas
I photographed a leucistic striped skunk near Ouachita National Forest. This pale skunk shows partial pigment loss.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Vanish: Mystery at My Backyard Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird chicks vanished overnight from my backyard birdhouse. The male’s strange behavior revealed the mystery.
Mississippi Kite Regurgitating Pellet
Mississippi Kite regurgitating pellet shows how this raptor expels indigestible insect parts while perched in an Oklahoma refuge.
A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard
A ratsnake visit in my yard led to a surprising bird alarm. Read how I photographed it and why I’m watching a nearby bluebird nest.
Aggressive Male Eastern Bluebird Joins Nesting Effort in My Yard
An aggressive male Eastern Bluebird joins a hardworking female, but his behavior raises questions in this surprising backyard story.
Four Armadillo Pups Foraging Together in My Yard
I photographed four armadillo pups foraging in my Arkansas yard, a rare sight with all four in one frame and eyes clearly visible.
Young Nine-Banded Armadillo Eating Earthworms in My Yard
Young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in my Arkansas yard, showing typical feeding behavior up close.
Bison Herd on a Hillside at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
See a large bison herd at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and get a better view of the refuge’s open terrain.
Baby Nine-banded Armadillos in My Yard
I photographed four baby Nine-banded Armadillos in my Arkansas yard, a rare sighting with fascinating facts about these pups.
Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Feeding Continues in My Yard
Eastern Bluebird fledgling feeding continues in my Arkansas yard, with Mom tirelessly delivering mealworms to her growing chicks.
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.