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.

Spotting a Horsefly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Horsefly perched on a blade of Johnson grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Horsefly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed on Johnson grass with close-up notes on behavior, habitat, and camera settings.

Encountering an Unidentified Chrysalis

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Viceroy butterfly chrysalis hanging from vegetation at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I photographed a Viceroy butterfly chrysalis at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and share how I identified it.

Wood Ducks and Ducklings at Sequoyah Refuge

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Wood Duck With Ducklings

Wood Ducks at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including a rare look at ducklings and summer behavior in Oklahoma wetlands.

Velvet Antlers on Oklahoma White-tailed Bucks

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Young white-tailed buck with peeling velvet on antlers at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Velvet antlers on Oklahoma bucks show a brief seasonal change. I photographed three whitetails at Sequoyah during that transition.