Rust-Colored Cottonmouth or Just Plain Dirty?
Is this rust-colored cottonmouth a true color variation or just mud? Take a closer look at this unusual snake.
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.
Signs of Spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Signs of spring at Sequoyah refuge bring flycatchers, turtles, and snakes back to life as warmer weather returns to Oklahoma.
An Eastern River Cooter Encounter and Name Origin
An eastern river cooter crosses the road at Sequoyah refuge, leading to a closer look at its behavior and the origin of its name.
Happy National Reptile Awareness Day!
Celebrating National Reptile Awareness Day with a photo of a box turtle from the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Lizard and Skink Tail Regrowth After Loss
A close look at lizard and skink tail regrowth after loss, photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
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
American green tree frogs rest in summer light at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with field notes and camera details from my shoot.