Witnessing Barred Owl Affection

Barred Owl preening another Barred Owl as part of bonding behavior

I watched barred owls show affection as the male groomed the female, a rare look at barred owl behavior at Sequoyah NWR.

A Lucky Encounter with a Great Horned Owl Fledgling

Great Horned Owl Fledgling

Witnessing a Great Horned Owl fledgling at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge! Read about this incredible bird encounter.

Great Egret Catching a Frog at Sequoyah Refuge

Close-up of Great Egret catching a frog with detailed view of its beak and prey

A Great Egret catches and swallows a frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A close wildlife encounter from the auto tour road.

Whitetail Does Alone in Spring During Fawning Season

A Whitetail Doe Embraces Spring

Whitetail does are often seen alone in spring. I explain how this behavior connects to fawning season and helps protect newborn fawns.

Great Blue Heron Poised For Takeoff at Sequoyah Refuge

Great Blue Heron Poised For Take-off

A Great Blue Heron poised for takeoff at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured just before it lifts from a tree limb.

Downy Woodpecker Feeding on Trumpet Vine Seed Pods

Downy Woodpecker Perched On Trumpet Vine Seed Pods

A Downy Woodpecker feeds on trumpet vine seed pods, showing a lesser-known foraging behavior at Sequoyah refuge.

Signs of Spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Welcome Back Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Signs of spring at Sequoyah refuge bring flycatchers, turtles, and snakes back to life as warmer weather returns to Oklahoma.

Why Barred Owls Are More Active Now

A Barred Owl Right Beside the Road

Learn about Barred Owl nesting season. Discover tips for spotting these birds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.