Witnessing Barred Owl Affection

Barred Owl preening another Barred Owl as part of bonding behavior

I watched barred owls show affection as the male groomed the female, a rare look at barred owl behavior at Sequoyah NWR.

A Lucky Encounter with a Great Horned Owl Fledgling

Great Horned Owl Fledgling

Witnessing a Great Horned Owl fledgling at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Read about this incredible bird encounter.

Great Egret Catching a Frog at Sequoyah Refuge

Close-up of Great Egret catching a frog with detailed view of its beak and prey

A Great Egret catches and swallows a frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A close wildlife encounter from the auto tour road.

Whitetail Does Alone in Spring During Fawning Season

A Whitetail Doe Embraces Spring

Whitetail does are often seen alone in spring. I explain how this behavior connects to fawning season and helps protect newborn fawns.