Three-toed Box Turtle Crossing at Sequoyah Refuge
Photographing a Three-toed Box Turtle crossing the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and learning why these turtles matter.
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.
Yellow-crowned Night-Herons Return to Sequoyah NWR
I was finally rewarded with a sighting of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and was able to get this photo.
Tree Swallows at Miner’s Cove
Tree Swallows, known for their iridescent blue-green feathers and forked tails, were swooping and diving in the air with remarkable agility.
A Lounging Raccoon In Oklahoma
I was driving at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge when I saw something that made me laugh out loud. There, on its back was a raccoon grooming itself.
Close Encounter with Hidden Whitetail Doe
Hidden Whitetail Doe resting beside the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge reveals how easily deer disappear into natural cover.
Eastern Garter Snake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Eastern garter snake photographed crossing the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with camera settings and field observations.
First Scissor-tailed Flycatcher of 2023
I was so excited to see my first Scissor-tailed Flycatcher of the new year on April 8, 2023. I was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Stunning Luna Moth Spotted on a Bush
During a recent walk along one of the service roads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I spotted a stunning Luna Moth perched on a bush.