Fowler’s Toad Missing from My Yard This Summer
Fowler’s Toad has been absent from my Lavaca yard this summer, so I’m watching the pine needles and grass more closely.
American Lotus Seed Pods at Sequoyah Refuge
I photographed an American lotus seed pod at Sequoyah Refuge, showing its texture and the role it plays in wetland ecosystems.
Coyote Encounter on the Sandtown Trail
Sandtown Trail coyote encounter with a tall female coyote at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during a quiet photo walk.
Grasshoppers in Oklahoma and When Numbers Raise Concern
Grasshoppers in Oklahoma can be common in summer, but OSU guidance helps explain when high numbers may become a concern.
Grasshopper Explosion At The Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Grasshopper Explosion at Sequoyah refuge roads in eastern Oklahoma, with field notes and photo details from a July morning walk.
Indigo Bunting Feeding Trick in Johnson Grass
Indigo Bunting feeding trick shows a male bunting bending Johnson grass for seeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Whitetail Fawn Staying Cool In Summer Heat
Whitetail fawn in summer heat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, walking near a slough on a hot July morning.
Up Close with an Arkansas Red-bellied Woodpecker
Arkansas Red-bellied Woodpecker portrait from my Lavaca backyard, photographed at eye level near my bird feeder.