Raccoons at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Winter

Raccoon Foraging in February

A Wildlife Photographer’s encounter with active raccoons at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about their winter survival secrets.

Identifying a Mysterious Hawk – Red-tailed or Krider’s?

Red-tailed or Krider's

Join me in unraveling the identity of a mysterious hawk photographed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge – is it a Red-tailed, Krider’s or hybrid?

Red-tailed Hawk’s Mysterious Ground Search

Alert Red-tailed Hawk Hunts Among the Grass

A curious Red-tailed Hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge sparks intrigue with its ground search. Was it hunting frogs, insects, or something else?

Witnessing a Red-tailed Hawk’s Art of Landing

Red-tailed Hawk Target Acquired

Witnessing the artful landing of a Red-tailed hawk, including details of its graceful maneuvers and talon extension as it alighted on a sign.

Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post

Female Northern Cardinal On A Frosty Morning

A blog post describing how I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.

The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display

Killdeer Performing Tail Flagging Behavior

Learn about the reasons why Killdeer perform tail flagging behaviors like territorial marking, predator diversion, and social signaling.

Northern Harrier Hunting Behavior

Northern Harrier Foraging on Ground

An observational account of a Northern Harrier exhibiting fascinating hunting techniques like hopping and low, coursing flight while foraging in a field.

Nose-to-Nose Interaction Between Two Whitetail Bucks

Nose-to-Nose Interaction Between Two Whitetail Bucks

A wildlife photographer captures a rare nose-to-nose moment between two Whitetail Bucks in an Oklahoma field. Explore theories on this intimate behavior.