Exploring the Ozarks Outdoors: freshare.net

One of the rarest birds in North America, the whooping crane, is expected to migrate through Oklahoma over the few weeks. The entire Central Flyway migrating population will pass through central and western Oklahoma between now and the second week…[more]

Soon hummingbirds will depart the Ozarks for a long trip south where they will bask in tropical climates for the winter. Plenty of nectar-filled red flowers await them and I often wonder if our counterparts in that part of the…[more]

Mockingbirds can mimic other birds’ songs to near perfect precision. Males tend to sing louder and more often than females, keeping between 50 and 200 songs on their playlists. These repertoires grow as the birds age and continue to collect…[more]

In many parts of the Ozarks, hummingbirds have returned after a long absence. These migrating birds arrive in fairly large numbers in April as they travel from wintering spots in Mexico, South America and the southernmost United States. Then, all…[more]

As the temperatures continue to rise and we spend more time outdoors, we hear the many, familiar sounds of spring, including the songs of our returning migrant birds. Arkansas is known as The Natural State and one reason is Arkansans…[more]

Birdwatchers across the Ozarks herald the springtime return of Baltimore orioles. Their bright orange and deep black plumage make them a colorful favorite.

Despite the male’s flame-orange breast, these birds camouflage well in tall trees where they prefer…[more]

Many Arkansans are intrigued by birds. They enjoy watching visitors to backyard feeders and also birds seen along roads and in backwoods areas.

But identifying all the different species is a challenge. The help of experienced birders, those…[more]

What is the most numerous bird in Arkansas? Many Arkansans may be surprised that the snow goose topped the 2010 list, although more than one east Arkansas farmer may comment, “I could have told you that.”

The Great…[more]

Late February through mid-March are times when bluebirds begin thinking about homes to lay eggs and raise young. It’s a great time to put up a homemade or store bought nesting box, then sit back and enjoy the show as…[more]

Bluebird Day is scheduled Saturday, March 13, at Mammoth Spring State Park in Mammoth Spring. The Spring River Sportsman’s Club provides information about attracting bluebirds and building boxes for them. All materials needed to build a bluebird house are provided.…[more]