A Velvet Ant Encounter in Arkansas

Female velvet ant climbing on pale garden flowers in an Arkansas backyard

Photographing a velvet ant in an Arkansas garden. Learn about this striking wingless wasp and the surprising facts behind its painful sting.

Observing the Color-Changing Mastery of the Gray Tree Frog

Gray Tree Frog On Lotus Stem

A Gray Tree Frog shows its amazing color-changing camouflage at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how this frog blends into bark.

A Surprising Sight: A Pregnant Whitetail Doe in Mid-July

The pregnant doe I spotted on July 14, 2024, at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A pregnant Whitetail Doe spotted in mid-July at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn what this unusual timing may reveal.

From Hogs to Horned Owls: A Morning Adventure

A Great Horned Owl Clearing Ground On Lift Off

My morning drive at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge reveals wild hogs, Whitetail Bucks, and a surprising encounter with a Great Horned Owl.