Female or Immature Hooded Merganser?
Discover how to differentiate between a female Hooded Merganser and an immature one through their distinct plumage and characteristics.
Red-headed Woodpecker Fatherhood at the Nest
Red-headed Woodpecker fatherhood is on display as an adult brings berries to its nest at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Three Water Snakes and One Unanswered Question
Water snake behavior raised questions when I photographed three snakes gathered on a log at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Mating Ritual at Sequoyah Refuge
Yellow-billed Cuckoo mating unfolded beside my vehicle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, complete with a dragonfly gift.
Whitetail Does and Fawn Among Lotus Leaves
Whitetail does and fawn move through lotus leaves at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during a calm June morning in Oklahoma.
Great Blue Heron Feeding on a Catfish at Miner’s Cove
Great Blue Heron feeding at Miner’s Cove, where I photographed the bird handling a catfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Fledgling Being Fed
Red-bellied Woodpecker Fledgling being fed on a backyard perch in Lavaca, Arkansas, photographed from my deck in June.
Arkansas Cottontail Rabbit Resting Among Pine Needles
An Arkansas cottontail rabbit rests among pine needles in my Lavaca yard, where I watch for nests and photograph local wildlife.