Leopard Frog Migration on Oklahoma Roads

Leopard frog on asphalt road during late-summer migration at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Leopard frog migration can flood Oklahoma roads in August at Sequoyah NWR. Here’s what I saw, plus safe driving tips.

The Fascinating World of Mourning Dove Fledglings

Mourning dove fledgling sitting on ground side view with soft brown feathers

Discover the hidden world of Mourning Dove fledglings: rapid growth, devoted parental care, and remarkable adaptability in this backyard bird species.

Encountering White-Tailed Deer at Mount Magazine State Park

White-tailed fawn attempting to nurse from its mother near a campsite

Mount Magazine deer encounter: a doe and fawn wandered past my campsite at Arkansas’s highest peak, giving me a tender moment to photograph.

Mayfly Mound Mystery at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Large pile of dead mayflies on pavement at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Mayfly mound at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge shows a brief adult life and a healthy waterway, all in one strange pile.