Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is a key location for my photography. I document the diverse birdlife and wetland habitats there. I capture the seasonal migrations and the resident wildlife. I observe the interactions between species and their environment. I aim to show the refuge’s importance for conservation in the Arkansas River Valley. It’s a vital sanctuary.

American Green Tree Frogs in the Summer Sun

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American green tree frog peeking around a blade of grass in summer light

American green tree frogs rest in summer light at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with field notes and camera details from my shoot.

Butterflies of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Close view of a Common Buckeye butterfly showing bold eyespots at Sequoyah refuge

Butterflies of Sequoyah Refuge include a Common Checkered-Skipper and Common Buckeye photographed in Oklahoma fields.

Juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

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Juvenile scissor-tailed flycatcher perched on a small tree near a field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A young scissor-tailed flycatcher perches above an Oklahoma field as I ease closer for a clean morning wildlife photo.

Prothonotary Warbler Sighting at Sequoyah Refuge

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Prothonotary Warbler perched on a branch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I photographed a Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah Refuge after spotting it in the open, a rare chance to capture this hidden bird.

Injured White-tailed Does Surviving in the Wild

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White-tailed Doe With A Badly Mangled Ear

I photographed injured white-tailed does in Arkansas and Oklahoma, showing how these resilient deer survive and adapt in the wild.