Witnessing Whitetail Antler Growth at Sequoyah NWR
Whitetail antler growth is fast in early summer. I photographed a velvet buck at Sequoyah NWR and watched regrowth up close.
Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
he eastern bluebird nest box is suddenly empty. Learn why bluebird chicks often fledge overnight and what this bittersweet moment means.
Why Backyard Birds Depend on Fresh Water
Fresh water is crucial for backyard birds. Learn why birdbaths are essential and get simple maintenance tips to support local wildlife.
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern bluebirds are skilled hunters. Watch how these backyard birds catch and eat robber flies in this surprising wildlife encounter.
A Sneak Peek at the New Generation: Eastern Bluebird Chicks
Eastern bluebird chicks peek from the nest box as a second brood develops. A close look at young bluebirds growing in a backyard nest.
Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds with Meadow Sage
Meadow sage is a magnet for ruby-throated hummingbirds. See how this nectar-rich plant attracts hummingbirds to a backyard garden.
Landscapes of Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
Wichita Mountains landscapes in Oklahoma, from Post Oak Lake to Mount Scott, with granite ridges, grasslands, and big skies.
Greater Roadrunner Encounter at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
A close wildlife encounter with a greater roadrunner at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and a look at its hunting behavior.