Little Blue Heron Sighting at SNWR
During my visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on April 18, I had the pleasure of encountering a Little Blue Heron at Miner’s Cove.
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.
Great Egret Feasting on Crayfish
I had an amazing opportunity to capture a Great Egret tossing and devouring a crayfish that it had caught in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.
A Great Egret Preening
Capturing a Great Egret preening was unforgettable – an elegant bird with a stunning wingspan made for a fantastic wildlife photography experience.
Discovering the Upland Sandpiper
I learned that this bird was actually an Upland Sandpiper. With its strikingly unique features, the Upland Sandpiper is a bird that is hard to miss.
Barred Owl Devours Crayfish in Tree
Today’s post is dedicated to the majestic Barred Owl that I spotted catching a crayfish and then taking it to a nearby tree to savor it.
Great Egrets and Undigested Crayfish
Observing the Great Egrets regurgitating crayfish was a remarkable experience, highlighting the complex relationships that exist within the ecosystem.
The Three-toed Box Turtle: A Slow-Moving Treasure
If you are lucky enough to see a Three-toed Box Turtle in the wild, please be respectful and let it go on its way. These slow-moving turtles are a treasure, and they deserve our protection.
Yellow-crowned Night-Herons Return
I was finally rewarded with a sighting of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and was able to get this photo.