Encountering a Porcupine at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

A Porcupine Moving Through The Grass

I spotted a porcupine crossing the road at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A rare and memorable wildlife encounter in Oklahoma.

Prairie Dogs and Rain at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Black-tailed Prairie Dog With Two Pups

I photographed prairie dogs at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge during a cool, rainy trip and share photos, behavior, and insights.

Swamp Rabbit Surprise at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Swamp Rabbit With A Plant Hanging From Its Mouth

Swamp rabbit photography at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge offers rare sightings and tips for capturing these semi-aquatic rabbits.

Analyzing a Fox Squirrel’s Dash Across an Open Field

Fox Squirrel Eating Soybeans

A fox squirrel feeding far from trees at a wildlife refuge, analyzing its hypothetical chances of escaping a hawk by sprinting to safety.