Rust-Colored Cottonmouth or Just Plain Dirty?
Is this rust-colored cottonmouth a true color variation or just mud? Take a closer look at this unusual snake.
Oklahoma Wildlife Locations
Explore the diverse locations in Oklahoma where I capture wildlife through my photography. This category serves as a guide to destinations that offer opportunities to observe various bird species, mammals, reptiles, and aquatic life.
Witnessing Barred Owl Affection
I watched barred owls show affection as the male groomed the female, a rare look at barred owl behavior at Sequoyah NWR.
A Lucky Encounter with a Great Horned Owl Fledgling
Witnessing a Great Horned Owl fledgling at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Read about this incredible bird encounter.
Great Egret Catching a Frog at Sequoyah Refuge
A Great Egret catches and swallows a frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A close wildlife encounter from the auto tour road.
Whitetail Does Alone in Spring During Fawning Season
Whitetail does are often seen alone in spring. I explain how this behavior connects to fawning season and helps protect newborn fawns.
Great Blue Heron Poised For Takeoff at Sequoyah Refuge
A Great Blue Heron poised for takeoff at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured just before it lifts from a tree limb.
Downy Woodpecker Feeding on Trumpet Vine Seed Pods
A Downy Woodpecker feeds on trumpet vine seed pods, showing a lesser-known foraging behavior at Sequoyah refuge.
Signs of Spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Signs of spring at Sequoyah refuge bring flycatchers, turtles, and snakes back to life as warmer weather returns to Oklahoma.