Northern Flicker Nest Cavity and a Gray Squirrel Surprise
A Northern Flicker nest cavity encounter at Sequoyah NWR turned uncertain when a Gray Squirrel appeared, then the flickers mated nearby.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds Back at My Feeders
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are back at my Arkansas feeders, with the first female arriving April 26 and a male a week later.
Baltimore Oriole Visitor Drawn In With an Orange
A Baltimore Oriole visitor came to my Arkansas yard after my neighbor shared an orange and feeder tip for a close view.
Bluebirds Nesting in Yard With Two Birdhouses Active
Bluebirds nesting in yard this spring are using two birdhouses, with one pair feeding young and another building a nest.
North American Racer Spotted in My Arkansas Yard
North American Racer snake found in my Arkansas yard after a Northern Mockingbird attacked it in the grass.
Ratsnake Moving Through My Yard in Arkansas
Ratsnake moving through my yard in Arkansas gave me a close look as it came toward me and disappeared under my shed.
American Robin With Beetle After the Mockingbird Drama
American Robin with Beetle in my Arkansas yard made a calmer follow-up after a Mockingbird stole another robin’s meal.
Northern Mockingbird Steals Beetle
A Northern Mockingbird steals beetle prey from an American Robin in my Arkansas yard, turning a routine morning photo into a surprise.