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.

Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe

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Wilson's Snipe Beak Tucked Into The Feathers On Its Back

Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.

Frosty Morning With A Whitetail Doe

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Whitetail Doe Standing Amidst Grass Blanketed in a Heavy Frost

An early frosty morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Snow Geese Flocking to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Large Flock Of Snow Geese Landing In Field

Come witness the incredible sight of thousands of snow geese flocking to Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge this winter.

A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch

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Red-shouldered Hawk Standing On One Leg

A Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg shows how birds conserve body heat during cold weather at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.