Great Horned Owl Found at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Great horned owl perched in a tree, partially hidden by vines at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Great horned owl sighting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, tucked in vines and branches, plus the camera settings I used.

Red-shouldered Hawk Nesting Ritual Observed

Red-shouldered Hawk With Nesting Material

A red-shouldered hawk gathers nesting materials at Sequoyah refuge, offering a close look at its nesting behavior.

Fascinating Hunting Technique of the Belted Kingfisher

Belted Kingfisher Banging Fish Against Limb

A belted kingfisher uses a unique hunting technique at Sequoyah refuge, striking prey before swallowing it.

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.

Strange Behavior Of A Immature Red-tailed Hawk

A young Red-tailed Hawk on a tree limb with wings slightly spread.

I watched a young Red-tailed Hawk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge practicing mock attacks on a tree limb. See the photos and learn why.