Leucistic Striped Skunk: An Unusual Wildlife Encounter in Arkansas
I photographed a leucistic striped skunk near Ouachita National Forest. This pale skunk shows partial pigment loss.
Granite Boulders in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Massive granite boulders shape the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with some of the best views along Indiahoma Road.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Vanish: Mystery at My Backyard Birdhouse
Eastern Bluebird chicks vanished overnight from my backyard birdhouse. The male’s strange behavior revealed the mystery.
Mississippi Kite Regurgitating Pellet
Mississippi Kite regurgitating pellet shows how this raptor expels indigestible insect parts while perched in an Oklahoma refuge.
Bluebirds Feeding Young on the First Day of Summer
Bluebirds feeding young mark the start of summer in my Arkansas yard, bringing life and motion to the longest day of the year.
Treasure Lake in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Treasure Lake in the Wichita Mountains blends rugged granite and calm waters, perfect for photography and scenic hiking.
White-tailed Bucks Among Wildflowers
Two velvet-antlered White-tailed Bucks pause among wildflowers and rocks in the Wichita Mountains, bathed in soft spring light.
Holy City Wichita Mountains: A Quiet Walk Through Sacred Stone
Holy City Wichita Mountains offers a peaceful walk through biblical stone scenes in Oklahoma’s wildlife refuge.
Funny Rabbit Standing Across the Road
Funny rabbit standing like a person, stretching up to eat leaves just beyond a barbed wire fence across the road.
Why Crayfish Are on Roads at Sequoyah This Spring
Crayfish often appear on roads in spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Here’s why they make the trek.
Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron Catches Crawfish Near the Road
A Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron catches crawfish near the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read about the rare close encounter.
Crayfish Defensive Pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Crayfish raises claws in a defensive pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A bold roadside encounter.
Grass Spider Web in My Yard
A closer look at the grass spider web in my yard, featuring its funnel design and sheet-like spread over pine needles.
Northern Mockingbird Wing Flash Display
Discover why the Northern Mockingbird uses its dramatic wing flash display to hunt insects and signal territory in your backyard.
A Close Look at a Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird had pollen on her head and beak, a clear sign she’d just visited flowers. See the photos!