Encountering a Great Egret as Nature Awakens

See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.

The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle

The Call of the Bald Eagle

I photographed a Bald Eagle calling from a riverside perch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on a clear autumn morning.

Greater Yellowlegs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Greater Yellowlegs wading in shallow marsh water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed Greater Yellowlegs wading at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes.

A Close Encounter with Well-Hidden Wilson’s Snipes

Wilson's Snipe Perfectly Matching Its Surroundings

Close-up encounter with well-hidden Wilson’s Snipes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge made for a rare and rewarding morning.

The Mysterious Red Eyes of the Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron With A Red Pupil

A wildlife photographer discovers a Great Blue Heron with uniquely red-tinted eyes while photographing at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.