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.

Great Egret Struggles to Swallow Huge Fish

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Great Egret Trying To Swallow A Large Fish

I photographed a great egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge struggling to swallow a fish that was too large.

Crayfish Bring Out the Wildlife at Sequoyah Refuge

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Crayfish With Its Pincers Up

Discover how crayfish at Sequoyah Refuge drive spring wildlife activity, drawing in predators like Barred Owls and Great Egrets.

Battling Invasive Feral Hogs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Feral Hog Crosses Sequoyah Refuge Road

I looked at how feral hog damage affects habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and why managers work to control it.

Three-toed Box Turtle Colors and What They Mean

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A Three-toed Box Turtle Portrait

Explore the colors of the three-toed box turtle and how genetics, environment, and camouflage shape their appearance.

Possible Reunion with a Coyote at Sequoyah Refuge

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Coyote lying in an open field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Could this be the same coyote I photographed at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge last year? Read about my encounter with a bold coyote.