Velvet Antlers on Oklahoma White-tailed Bucks

Young white-tailed buck with peeling velvet on antlers at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Velvet antlers on Oklahoma bucks show a brief seasonal change. I photographed three whitetails at Sequoyah during that transition.

Dewdrop Spiders Sharing a Garden Spider’s Web

Dewdrop spiders sharing a garden spider web while the larger spider handles prey

Dewdrop spiders shared a garden spider’s web at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge while the larger spider handled a fresh meal.

Yellow Warbler Eating a Spider at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

Yellow Warbler reaching toward a spider on a limb at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

A Yellow Warbler grabs a spider at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge, a quick feeding moment that made this songbird encounter stand out.

White-tailed Deer Habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed doe and fawn standing in a grassy field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed deer habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with field notes on cover, feeding areas, and photo tips from the refuge.

Red-headed Meadow Katydid In Oklahoma

Red-headed Meadow Katydid

Steve Creek documents a sighting of a Red-headed Meadow Katydid in Oklahoma, including details on its identification and natural history.