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.

Bonaparte’s Gull in Flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Bonaparte’s Gull flying low over the river at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Bonaparte’s gull flight over Sandtown Trail at Sequoyah NWR, with camera settings and tips for crisp in-flight frames. See the photos.

A Unique Whitetail Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Whitetail buck with a broken antler and pale face markings at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Unique whitetail buck with a broken antler and pale face at Sequoyah NWR. See the photo and settings, then read the story.

A Great Blue Heron’s Feast in Oklahoma

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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) Eating A Fish

A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s hunting skills, and adaptable diet.

A Chance Coyote Encounter

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Coyote standing at the edge of a field after crossing a road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed a coyote crossing the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and captured the brief encounter from my truck.