Young Coyote at Sunrise at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A young coyote pauses on a refuge road at sunrise in Oklahoma while I photograph it in soft backlight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
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Mourning Dove Carrying Pine Needles for Nest Building
A Mourning Dove carries pine needles through my Arkansas yard as it gathers nest material, a simple sign that nesting season is underway.
Male Downy Woodpecker Waiting for His Morning Suet
A male Downy Woodpecker waited near my deck for suet, then called for breakfast. I photographed the moment in Arkansas.
Deer With Drooped Ear at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a drooped ear deer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma during low light from beside my truck.
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on a Dwarf Pear Tree in Arkansas
A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker climbed my dwarf pear tree in Arkansas, showing the neat bands of holes these woodpeckers drill in bark.
Valentine’s Day With a Pair of Black Vultures at Sequoyah
Black Vulture pair at Sequoyah NWR, back at their roadside tree again. A Valentine’s Day reminder that partnership matters.
Downy Woodpecker on a Suet Log After an Arkansas Snow
Downy Woodpecker snow photo from my Arkansas yard, plus wildlife notes, camera settings, and links to my backyard snow bird series.
First Snow, First Visitors: Dark-eyed Juncos in My Arkansas Yard
Dark-eyed juncos showed up fast after our first snow in Arkansas. Here’s what I saw and how I shot them from my deck.