Getting Up Close with a Raccoon at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Raccoon close-up from Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, photographed from my truck during a calm roadside wildlife encounter.
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.
Raccoon close-up from Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, photographed from my truck during a calm roadside wildlife encounter.
Long-tailed green tree frog photos from Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including one unusual frog that appeared to retain a tail.
Catfish and sunfish at Sequoyah Refuge revealed an unexpected wildlife moment in clear water along a quiet service road.
I spent another morning photographing my favorite young buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as he fed and interacted with nearby does.
Challenges of keeping Sequoyah Refuge running include floods, wild hogs, beavers, storms, and invasive plants.
Great golden sand digger wasp photographed on an August walk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A male indigo bunting sings after a summer rain at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, a bright wildlife moment I was glad to capture.
A lucky encounter with a beautiful Prothonotary Warbler while parked at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.