Upland Sandpiper Sighting at Sequoyah Refuge

An Upland Sandpiper Sighting at Dawn

I share details and images from my second sighting of the elusive Upland Sandpiper at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Mating Grasshoppers Covered in Morning Dew

Mating Grasshoppers

Today I want to showcase this shot I captured of two mating grasshoppers, with the one on top covered in morning dew.

Whitetail Deer in Soybean Fields at Sequoyah Refuge

Whitetail Fawn Stands in Soybean Field

Whitetail Deer move through soybean fields at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during a mid-September shoot.

White-tailed Doe and Fawn at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Young white-tailed fawn standing on a refuge road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A white-tailed doe and fawn pause on a refuge road at Sequoyah, offering a quiet look at maternal behavior and a rare photo chance.

Whitetail Doe with Fawns at Sequoyah Refuge

Curious white-tailed fawn standing close to my truck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A white-tailed doe and her two fawns paused near my truck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a calm September morning.

First Gray Tree Frog at Sequoyah Refuge

Gray tree frog resting on a green blade of Johnson grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

While scanning the Johnson grass along the road for potential photo subjects. A small gray tree frog on top of a leaf caught my eye.

Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge Speed Limit for Wildlife and Safety

Coyote standing near speed limit sign at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Sequoyah speed limit matters for wildlife and visitors. Slowing down reduces dust, improves safety, and helps you enjoy better sightings.

Spotting a Horsefly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Horsefly perched on a blade of Johnson grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Horsefly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed on Johnson grass with close-up notes on behavior, habitat, and camera settings.