Will Snow Geese Linger at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?

White Snow Goose with black wingtips stretching its legs and wings as it prepares to land.

Warm winter surprises Snow Geese at Sequoyah Refuge! Will they delay their migration? Explore the reasons behind their fascinating journey.

Mystery Moth Cocoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Empty Moth Cocoon

Empty moth cocoon at Sequoyah Refuge ignites quest to ID local moths! Discover their amazing transformations & why they’re nature’s tiny heroes.

Raccoons at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Winter

Raccoon Foraging in February

An encounter with active raccoons at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about their winter survival secrets.

Identifying a Mysterious Hawk – Red-tailed or Krider’s?

Red-tailed or Krider's

Join me in unraveling the identity of a mysterious hawk photographed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge – is it a Red-tailed, Krider’s or hybrid?

Red-tailed Hawk’s Mysterious Ground Search

Alert Red-tailed Hawk Hunts Among the Grass

A Red-tailed Hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge sparks intrigue with its ground search. Was it hunting frogs or something else?

Witnessing a Red-tailed Hawk’s Art of Landing

Red-tailed Hawk gliding toward a sign with wings level and eyes focused.

Witnessing the artful landing of a Red-tailed hawk, including details of its graceful maneuvers and talon extension as it alighted on a sign.

Female Northern Cardinal Standing On A Frosty Post

Female Northern Cardinal On A Frosty Morning

I photographed a female Northern Cardinal standing on a frosty post and discussing techniques for minimizing busy backgrounds.

The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display

Two Killdeer standing on the ground, one with tail raised

Why killdeer raise and flash their tails, including predator distraction, territorial signals, and social behavior.