An Eastern River Cooter Encounter & Name Origin
Spotted an Eastern River Cooter crossing a road at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge, leading to a fascinating discovery about the turtle’s name origin.
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.
Spotted an Eastern River Cooter crossing a road at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge, leading to a fascinating discovery about the turtle’s name origin.
A successful quest to find and photograph a Great Horned Owl at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including a surprising connection to a past encounter.
Witnessing a Red-shouldered Hawk gathering nesting materials in Oklahoma, providing insights into their nest-building habits and behaviors.
Witnessing a Belted Kingfisher’s remarkable hunting technique at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, slamming its prey against a branch before swallowing.
Encounter two young Bald Eagles perched close at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Explore possible reasons for their behavior
Explore the fascinating world of American Coots! This blog post dives into the potential variations in their behavior across different geographical locations.
Witness a Bald Eagle family at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Learn about responsible viewing and the refuge’s efforts to conserve these majestic birds.
Encounter a Red-headed Woodpecker at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and learn about its fascinating food storage behavior.
A series of images and fascinating insights into the behavior of a young Red-tailed Hawk encountered during a visit to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
The impressive swimming abilities of whitetail deer, including how far they can swim, why they swim, and how their bodies are adapted for swimming.
A blog post describing and showing photos/video of a beaver transporting plants to its lodge, likely for repairs or food storage.
Spotting elusive Whitetail Bucks at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge highlights the importance of preserving untouched natural habitats.
Witnessing a raccoon lounging 75 feet up a cottonwood had me rethinking my fear of heights. A glimpse into how these animals exploit tree hollows.
Learn about Whitetail Buck behavior patterns and how to increase your chances of observing and photographing them crossing bodies of water.
A photo trip to photograph whitetail bucks with antlers still intact at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.