Signs of Spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Warm weather brings out Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Box Turtles, water snakes & a buzz of insects at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge!
Reptiles & Amphibians
Delve into “Reptiles & Amphibians” with this category. Learn about snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders. Discover their habitats, behaviors, and unique traits. Find tips for observing or photographing these creatures. It’s perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore wetlands, forests, and deserts for sightings.
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.
Happy National Reptile Awareness Day!
Wildlife photographer blog post celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day with a photo of a box turtle from the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Lizard and Skink Tail Growth After Loss
A wildlife photographer documents the incredible process of tail regrowth in lizards and skinks at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Hibernation Habits of Five-lined Skinks
Explore the hibernation habits of Five-lined Skinks and learn how to photograph them before and after their winter slumber.
First Gray Tree Frog at Sequoyah Refuge
While scanning the Johnson grass along the road for potential photo subjects. A small gray tree frog on top of a leaf caught my eye.
American Green Tree Frogs in the Summer Sun
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares more photos of the American Green Tree Frog spotted in various poses this summer in Oklahoma.
A Young Bullfrog Among the Duckweed
A wildlife photographer describes spotting and photographing a young bullfrog camouflaged among duckweed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
The Mystery of the Long-Tailed Green Tree Frog
A wildlife photographer describes encountering an unusual American Green Tree Frog with a long tail during a nature walk in Oklahoma.
Green Tree Frogs – Are They Safe to Touch?
Discover the allure of green tree frogs in this wildlife photography blog post. Learn about their delicate nature and why touching them should be avoided.
Green Tree Frogs: Camouflage Masters
A nature photographer’s blog post about capturing images of cryptically colored Green Tree Frogs blending into wetland vegetation.
Fowler’s Toad Absent from Yard This Summer
A wildlife photographer muses on the disappearance of Fowler’s Toads from their backyard this summer and hopes to spot this bumpy, golden-eyed toad again soon.
Celebrating World Snake Day
On this World Snake Day, let us cast aside our apprehensions and celebrate the diversity and beauty of snakes.
Green Tree Frog on an American Lotus Leaf
After 16 years of searching, I finally photographed a Green Tree Frog on an American Lotus Leaf at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Unexpected Encounters: A Red-Eared Slider’s Journey
I had the pleasure of photographing a fascinating reptile, a Red-eared Slider, right in my own backyard here in Arkansas.