When Carolina Wren Chicks Fledge
Yesterday it was cloudy, so we didn’t head to the refuge, and that turned out great because during the morning, in low light, the Carolina Wren chicks fledged!
Spring Blue Jay Photos From Arkansas
It’s easy for me to be delighted to take Blue Jay photos because I went so long without seeing or photographing them while I lived in Utah.
Adult Carolina Chickadee With A Spider For Their Young
A simple image of a wet adult Carolina Chickadee with a spider for their young, taken two days ago, is what I’m sharing this morning.
Scruffy Male Downy Woodpecker
Not long after a downpour of rain yesterday, this wet and scruffy male Downy Woodpecker flew in and landed on a vine near the suet feeder. I'm glad he did.
Female Purple Finch Lingering In Arkansas
This female Purple Finch perched above the sunflower seed feeder yesterday, framed by spring grass. She's lingering well after others of her species have moved on.
Male House Finch With An Eye On The Sky
This male House Finch caught my eye through my viewfinder two days ago because he had his eye on the sky while waiting for his turn at the seed feeder.
Spring White-throated Sparrow In Arkansas
It won’t be long before I see my last White-throated Sparrow. They’ll be migrating to their breeding grounds very soon, and I won’t see them again until fall.
A Puddle Where There Was Never A Puddle Before
After days and days of rain—over seven inches in the gauge and counting—a strange and unexpected sight appeared: a puddle.
Spring Morning Bird Songs
Yesterday morning, in between storms, I sat outside and listened to bird songs. I decided to make a short recording and share photos of the birds I heard.
Spring Blooms On Meadow Sage
Yesterday in the midst of spring rain and hail storms here in Arkansas, the Meadow Sage, Salvia pratensis, started to show color and numerous blooms.
Blue Jay With Nesting Material In Arkansas
It has been wonderfully amazing for me to see and photograph eastern birds again, including this Blue Jay with nesting material in their bill here in Arkansas.
Blooming Eastern Redbud – Spring Bouquets
I've been delighted to see blooming Eastern Redbud this past week everywhere I've traveled in Arkansas and Oklahoma. It is great to see them flowering again.
Female Eastern Bluebird Is Busy Nest Building
The female Eastern Bluebird here has been very busy the last three days, bringing in nesting materials by the beakful to place inside the nesting box.
Great Blue Heron At Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
I photographed this Great Blue Heron in low light last week at the Arkansas River Valley Nature Center. The heron and its reflection caught my eye.
Flying Canada Geese at the Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
Last week at the Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, I was delighted to photograph a pair of Canada Geese flying over Wells Lake in golden morning light.
Monarchs At A Crossroads In An Era Of Butterfly Decline
The contrasting fates of eastern and western Monarchs underscore that their future is still uncertain. With dedicated efforts, we can help butterfly populations rebound—but time is running out.
American Robin – A Dawn Song Recording
This time of year, American Robins start to sing their dawn song about an hour before sunrise. Not just one American Robin—all of them in the neighborhood.
Update On Mockzilla The Mockingbird
I’ve been wanting to do an update on the very territorial Northern Mockingbird I’ve called Mockzilla because of the seasonal changes happening now.
Smoky Sunrise At Sunnymede Trail Park
I went to a new area of Arkansas yesterday morning and explored Sunnymede Trail Park which is in Fort Smith on the banks of the Arkansas River with Steve Creek.
More Baird’s Pocket Gopher Photos
Yesterday, Steve told me to grab my camera. I did, and within a minute, I had a Baird's Pocket Gopher in my viewfinder—one with a wonderfully clear view.
Baird’s Pocket Gopher In Arkansas
These photos of a Baird's Pocket Gopher mark only the second time I've had this rodent species in my viewfinder—once in Oklahoma and now in Arkansas.
Male House Finch In A February Arkansas Snowstorm
Before spring arrives, I wanted to share one more snowy male House Finch photo—he perched on a birdbath during a February snowstorm here in Arkansas.
Eureka! Ross’s Goose Photos
Three days ago, I was more than delighted to photograph a Ross’s Goose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in between photographing a young Sandhill Crane.
Female Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco And Snow
I wanted to share this image of a female Slate-colored Dark-eyed Junco today because I couldn't resist the soft, innocent look she had after the recent snow.
Winter Male American Goldfinch
This male American Goldfinch caught my eye after the recent snowstorm here in Arkansas. Why? Because he's starting to molt into his breeding plumage.
Female Eastern Bluebird Eating Snow
When the sleet, ice, and snow stopped falling two days ago, I was outside photographing birds when I took photos of this female Eastern Bluebird eating snow.
Winter Male Purple Finch Images Plus A Fun Bonus Photo
After the sleet, ice, and snow from the recent winter storm, I was thrilled to have a Purple Finch in my viewfinder for a bit—even though it was bitter cold.
Winter Carolina Wren Memorable Moment
During a mixed ice-and-snow storm yesterday afternoon, I had a memorable moment with a Carolina Wren—one I'll probably think about for the rest of my life.
My First Winter In Arkansas
Spring is only 38 days away, and I’m wrapping up my first winter in Arkansas with a sense of appreciation for this new landscape and environment.
Mourning Dove In An Arkansas Winter Wonderland
Another series of snowy birds from the snowstorm that hit Arkansas last month. This time, a Mourning Dove that dropped into the deep snow near the feeders.