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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a Dwarf Pear Tree in Arkansas

March 15, 2026 by Steve Creek
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker clinging to a dwarf pear tree trunk in an Arkansas yard with rows of sap wells visible

A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker climbed my dwarf pear tree in Arkansas, showing the neat bands of holes these woodpeckers drill in bark.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard bird photography, Canon R5 Mark II, Canon RF 200-800mm, Dwarf Pear Tree, sap wells, woodpeckers, yard birds, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Comment

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Eastern Bluebird Faces a Territorial Mockingbird at the Birdhouse

March 8, 2026 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird perched on a backyard birdhouse in late winter

An Eastern Bluebird checked my birdhouse in late February, but a territorial mockingbird may make nesting harder this spring.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard wildlife, Birdhouse, eastern bluebird, Nesting, northern mockingbird, spring birds, territorial birds, yard birds 1 Comment

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Female Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow, Arkansas Yard

January 29, 2026 by Steve Creek
Female northern cardinal standing in fresh snow with red bill and crest accents

Female northern cardinal photos from my Arkansas yard after a fresh snow, plus the exact settings and beanbag setup. See the full set.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, female cardinal, northern cardinal, snow day, winter birds, yard birds 4 Comments

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The American Robin: A Year-Round Guest at My Bird Bath

October 31, 2025November 23, 2024 by Steve Creek
American Robin at the Bird Bath

American Robins visit my yard year-round, often using the bird bath for drinking and resting. Learn about their behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american robin, Backyard birds, Bird Bath, Bird behavior, Bird Watching, Wildlife Photography, yard birds, year-round birds 2 Comments

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