Stretching Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Sequoyah NWR
These two photos feature a delightful young Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, engaging in an amusing stretching routine after a fulfilling crawdad-catching session.
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.
Young Spike Whitetail Buck at Sequoyah Refuge
Spike whitetail buck photographed in summer velvet along the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Grasshopper Going For a Ride
Grasshopper on pickup truck during a summer drive at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with cicadas joining me inside.
American Lotus Seed Pods at Sequoyah Refuge
I photographed an American lotus seed pod at Sequoyah Refuge, showing its texture and the role it plays in wetland ecosystems.
Coyote Encounter on the Sandtown Trail
Sandtown Trail coyote encounter with a tall female coyote at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during a quiet photo walk.
Grasshoppers in Oklahoma and When Numbers Raise Concern
Grasshoppers in Oklahoma can be common in summer, but OSU guidance helps explain when high numbers may become a concern.
Grasshopper Explosion At The Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Grasshopper Explosion at Sequoyah refuge roads in eastern Oklahoma, with field notes and photo details from a July morning walk.
Indigo Bunting Feeding Trick in Johnson Grass
Indigo Bunting feeding trick shows a male bunting bending Johnson grass for seeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.