Why A Water Moccasin Is Called A Cottonmouth
During a Photography/hiking trip to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in 2014, I had a close encounter with a Cottonmouth. Despite the cool…
Dickcissel Singing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Dickcissel singing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from my pickup along the auto tour road.
Prothonotary Warbler Building a Nest
Prothonotary Warbler nesting activity near Sally Jones Lake shows this cavity-nesting bird building in a dead tree.
Prothonotary Warbler With Spider
Capturing a Prothonotary Warbler feeding on a spider at Sequoyah NWR shows the beauty and importance of preserving natural habitats.
Red-Eared Slider: The Remarkable Journey of a Turtle
Spotted a Red-eared Slider in Arkansas? Discover why these turtles leave the water and what makes their journeys so remarkable.
Red-winged Blackbird Territorial Display
Witness the captivating territorial display of the Red-winged Blackbird at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn the science behind the show.
Barred Owl Returns for a Close-Up at Sequoyah
Barred owl close-up at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge after a patient roadside wait on a clear April morning in Oklahoma.
Hovering Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
See a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in action! This blog post features a photo of a flycatcher hovering near Sequoyah’s Auto Tour Road and Tuff Boat Ramp.