Mating Box Turtles
Box turtles mating on the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Observed and photographed without disturbing their behavior.
Turtles
Turtles are a slow-moving but fascinating subject for my photography. I document their diverse shells and their aquatic or terrestrial habitats. I capture their basking behavior and their role in the ecosystem. I observe their interactions with other wildlife and their long lifespans. I aim to show their ancient beauty and their importance in maintaining ecological balance. Their resilience is remarkable.
Box Turtle Crossing Parking Area
This Box Turtle came out of Goss Slough into the asphalt parking area located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I placed my bean bag on the ground and used it to support my camera and lens to get this photo. Gear Used: Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L … Read more
Red-eared Slider Crossing Road
This Red-eared Slider was crossing the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I made a blog post twice before regarding reasons these turtles are out of the water. The first blog post I made, I thought could be a Red-eared Slider Searching For New Habitat and the second post was … Read more
Snapping Turtles Mating
I had the privilege of capturing an extraordinary moment when two Snapping Turtles engaged in their unique mating ritual.
A Box Turtle Hurrying Across A Road
I have never seen a turtle move like that before! It was stretched out, like it was trying to cross a finish line. I quickly jumped out of my pickup…
Red-eared Slider Laying Eggs
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a female Red-eared Slider turtle attempting to lay eggs in the parking lot of a boat launch area.
Box Turtle With Dried Earthworm
I spotted this Box Turtle with a dried Earthworm crossing an asphalt road here in Arkansas. I see Earthworms on the roads early in the mornings and when the sun rises some Earthworms don’t survive. This Turtle must have picked this one up as it was crossing the road. How I Got The Shot – … Read more
Red-eared Slider Searching For New Habitat
It is not uncommon for Red-eared Sliders to leave their aquatic habitats in search of new homes, especially during periods of drought or overcrowding.
Early Spring Box Turtle
The Three-toed Box Turtle is a seasonal migrator and is commonly found in forested areas during early spring, summer, and late fall in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Moving Turtles From Road
Whenever I can stop safely, I help turtles cross the road, making sure to move them in the direction they were headed. Placing them back where they started…
Colorful Three-toed Box Turtle
I had the incredible opportunity to witness a remarkable sight—a vibrant Three-toed Box Turtle gracefully crossing the asphalt section of the tour road.
Three-toed Box Turtle Close-up
I had the pleasure of capturing a remarkable close-up photo of a Three-Toed Box Turtle during my visit to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Three-toed Box Turtle Walking On Rocks
Presented here is an image I captured of a Three-toed Box Turtle as it sauntered across a cluster of rocks. These rocks are now commonplace on the tour road…
A Ouachita Map Turtle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Captured an Ouachita Map Turtle basking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about turtle behavior, photography tips, and camera settings used.
Eastern River Cooter
Back in June 2018, I had the pleasure of photographing an Eastern River Cooter at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. As luck would have it,…