Discovering Natural Habitats and Elusive Bucks
Spotting elusive Whitetail Bucks at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge highlights the importance of preserving untouched natural habitats.
National Wildlife Refuges
A Daredevil Raccoon’s Lofty Treehouse
Witnessing a raccoon lounging 75 feet up a cottonwood had me rethinking my fear of heights. A glimpse into how these animals exploit tree hollows.
Patterning Whitetail Bucks | Insights for Wildlife Photographers
Learn about Whitetail Buck behavior patterns and how to increase your chances of observing and photographing them crossing bodies of water.
Overgrown Fields and Whitetail Bucks
A photo trip to photograph whitetail bucks with antlers still intact at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Analyzing a Fox Squirrel’s Dash Across an Open Field
An account of spotting a fox squirrel feeding far from trees at a wildlife refuge, analyzing its hypothetical chances of escaping a hawk by sprinting to safety.
American Crows: The Avian Einsteins of the Bird World
Think crows are just noisy? Think again! Their “caw” is a language, they hold grudges, and even barter for food! Discover the world of the American Crow.
Will Snow Geese Linger at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Warm winter surprises Snow Geese at Sequoyah Refuge! Will they delay their migration? Explore the reasons behind their fascinating journey.
Mystery Moth Cocoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Empty moth cocoon at Sequoyah Refuge ignites quest to ID local moths! Discover their amazing transformations & why they’re nature’s tiny heroes.
Raccoons at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Winter
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?
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
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
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
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
Learn about the reasons why Killdeer perform tail flagging behaviors like territorial marking, predator diversion, and social signaling.
Northern Harrier Hunting Behavior
An observational account of a Northern Harrier exhibiting fascinating hunting techniques like hopping and low, coursing flight while foraging in a field.