Downy Woodpecker With Beetle
Downy woodpecker beetle moment at Sequoyah NWR, plus what I watched and how I shot it with my long lens. See the photo and notes.
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.
Downy woodpecker beetle moment at Sequoyah NWR, plus what I watched and how I shot it with my long lens. See the photo and notes.
A Red-tailed Hawk stood in roadside grass near Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge while feeding, giving me a brief chance to photograph it.
I photographed an American Kestrel at dawn in Oklahoma with its wings spread while grooming at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunrise at Sequoyah brought in waves of Snow Geese. I watched the light build and the flocks settle into the fields on a calm winter morning.
During my recent visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I came upon an incredible gathering of juvenile Bullfrogs.
At the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I captured a photo of a gorgeous Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly resting by the side of the road.
Photographing the Long-horned Bee at Sequoyah Refuge reveals its role as a vital pollinator, its unique behaviors, and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
I recently had the opportunity to capture an incredible shot of a Green Lynx Spider while exploring the utility roads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.