Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge: October Wildlife Encounters

Late-Season Barn Swallow

Experience the thrill of October wildlife encounters through my lens at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Deer and the Fields of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed doe standing in wild unfarmed field vegetation at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Oklahoma

I photographed a white-tailed deer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge where unfarmed fields create vital habitat for Oklahoma wildlife.

Leopard Frog Migration on Oklahoma Roads

Leopard frog on asphalt road during late-summer migration at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Leopard frog migration can flood Oklahoma roads in August at Sequoyah NWR. Here’s what I saw, plus safe driving tips.

Mayfly Mound Mystery at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Large pile of dead mayflies on pavement at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Mayfly mound at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge shows a brief adult life and a healthy waterway, all in one strange pile.

Yellow-crowned Night Heron Swallowing a Dragonfly

Yellow-crowned Night Heron swallowing a dragonfly in wetland habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Oklahoma

I photographed a Yellow-crowned Night Heron eating a dragonfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, capturing a rare feeding moment.

Up Close with Fawns at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Up Close with a White-Tailed Deer Fawn

Photographing white-tailed deer fawns at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and observing their early behavior before they lose their spots.

Photographing the Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah NWR

Indigo Bunting Perched On Dead Corn Stalk

Photographing a brilliant Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. See photos and learn about this striking summer songbird.