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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.