Cold Morning Wildlife at Sequoyah NWR
A cold winter morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with white-tailed deer, pelicans, snow geese, and a bald eagle encounter.
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American White Pelican Wrestling Fish
American White Pelican wrestling fish at Kerr Dam, using its pouch to reset the grip before swallowing. See the full sequence.
Ring-billed Gull Grabs Fish in Front of Pelican
I photographed a Ring-billed Gull snatching a fish right in front of an American White Pelican at Kerr Dam. Read my Wildlife Notes.
American White Pelican Gular Pouch Behavior Explained
An American White Pelican stretches its gular pouch on the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, giving a rare look inside this feeding adaptation.
Pelican Gular Stretch in Flight (Slow Motion Video)
Pelican gular stretch caught in slow motion at Kerr Dam on the Arkansas River. What it is, why it happens, and what to watch for.
American White Pelican Grooming at Sally Jones Lake
I photographed an American White Pelican grooming on Sally Jones Lake at Sequoyah NWR. Calm water and soft light made a quiet moment to watch.
Winter at Sequoyah Refuge: Raptors, Geese & First-Time Sighting
Winter wildlife adventure at Sequoyah Refuge: Raptors soaring, snow geese flocking, and a first-time sighting of Lesser and Greater Scaup.
Bird Photography at Kerr Dam, Oklahoma
Photograph winter birds at Kerr Dam in Oklahoma, including pelicans, gulls, eagles, and cormorants. Tips for capturing unique shots in cold-weather conditions.