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?
Oklahoma
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.
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.
2024 Eagle Tours at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Join the 2024 Eagle Tours at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge for an unforgettable opportunity to see Bald Eagles. Tour dates and tips included.
Delayed Arrival of Snow Geese
A wildlife photographer observes delayed migration of Snow Geese this season and discusses possible influencing factors like weather and avian influenza.
Winter Movement of Whitetail Bucks at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the winter travel patterns, home ranges, and habitat usage of whitetail bucks at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Why Deer Choose Greenbrier Over Corn in Winter
Examining factors like nutrition, accessibility, and digestibility that lead deer to choose greenbrier over an available corn field in winter.
Cormorants: To Fly or Feast?
Cormorants have mastered the art of catching fish and taking brief flights while keeping their prey in perfect swallowing condition. Learn their secrets!
New Year in the Wild
A wildlife photographer reflects on photographing the untamed natural beauty of Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma.
How Coyotes Use Camouflage to Disappear
An in-depth look at the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow coyotes to blend into their surroundings and evade predators and prey.
Ring-billed Gull With A Fish
A blog post about an agile Ring-billed Gull leaving the river with a fish it caught beneath the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma.