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 at Miner’s Cove circled a dead tree while I photographed them from my truck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Raccoon Lounging at Sequoyah Refuge
A lounging raccoon grooms its fur beside the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
My First Scissor-tailed Flycatcher of 2023
I photographed my first Scissor-tailed Flycatcher of 2023 on a cornstalk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Luna Moth Sighting at Sequoyah Refuge
A Luna Moth sighting along a Sequoyah Refuge service road offered a close look at its pale green wings and noticeable eyespot