Baird’s Pocket Gopher in Arkansas: A Wildlife Garden Encounter
A Baird’s Pocket Gopher popped up in my wildlife garden! Learn about its benefits and why I’m letting this Baird’s Pocket Gopher be.
Biodiversity
A Late-Summer Adventure at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring Black Mesa State Park in late summer, from prairie dogs and birds to dark skies, geology, and quiet camping days.
Leopard Frog Migration Surges on Oklahoma Roads
Discover why leopard frogs flood Oklahoma roads in August. Learn about their migration patterns and how you can help these tiny travelers.
The Fascinating World of Cicada Mating
Cicada mating behavior captured in my Arkansas backyard reveals an intricate world of calls, choices, and survival.
A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover a photographer’s exciting encounter with a Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about this insect.
Chasing Lizards in the Wichita Mountains
A personal account of exploring the diverse lizard species at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including the elusive Texas Horned Lizard.
Sunbathing Snakes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
An exciting encounter with three sunbathing Diamondback Watersnakes at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and the watersnake species found there.
Mystery Damselfly Sighting on My Favorite Road
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his encounter with an unidentified damselfly species while walking a road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.