An Eastern River Cooter Encounter and Name Origin

Eastern River Cooter turtle crossing a gravel auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

An eastern river cooter crosses the road at Sequoyah refuge, leading to a closer look at its behavior and the origin of its name.

Young Bald Eagles Perched Together in Oklahoma

Young Bald Eagles Perched Together

Two young Bald Eagles perch side by side at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, offering a rare look at sibling behavior.

Observing American Coots: A Photographer’s Perspective

American Coot swimming in calm water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

I explore the feeding behavior of American Coots at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and compare their habits to other regions.

Encountering a Bald Eagle Family at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Bald Eagle Family

A Bald Eagle family at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Learn about responsible viewing and the refuge’s efforts to conserve these birds.

Red-headed Woodpecker Food Storage Behavior

Red-headed Woodpecker With A Nut

Encounter a Red-headed Woodpecker at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and learn about its fascinating food storage behavior.