Man, I can hear the comments now—how can this be a woodpecker if his head’s not read? Because I’m a … More
Tag: Nature
I’m Proud to be a Flower-Eating Finger Biter
Barry here is a Black-Headed Parrot, aka Black-Capped Caique, or Pionites melanocephalus for you lovers of binomial nomenclature. His handsome relatives … More
Peek a boo!
Something about pseudo-sleeping flamingoes makes me happy. What makes YOU happy? Cute babies? Pretty babes? Gracious ladies? Astrolabes? All the … More
Humongous Chrysanthemum Globe
A very Happy Holiday weekend to all ArthurPix™ subscribers! This magnificent chandelier of full-sized chrysanthemums is one of many that … More
Christmas Chrysanthemum
Starting on Black Friday, November 23, 2018, I’ll be celebrating the holiday season with photographs of Chrysanthemums —the most festive … More
Which came first: the fireworks or the flowers?
Bang! Shaboom! Bip-bip-bip-bip-bip-BOOM! Some Spider Chrysanthemums are called “Firecrackers” for good reason… But did you know that some fireworks are … More
My Name will Tie Your Tongue in Knots
Can you say CRIMSON-RUMPED TOUCANET? Pro Tip: When a name looks like trouble, make love to it. Say every syllable … More
Giving thanks on our first anniversary
It was just a year ago that I first tapped the PUBLISH button… And the ArthurPix™ wildlife project came to … More
Cato the Incorruptible
The ancient Roman Cato the Younger was famously incorruptible from the days of his youth, at a time when the … More
The Bird of Good Luck
Gogo the Golden Pheasant is anything but endangered—and some might say his species has been too fortunate… That’s because Chrysolophus … More