Whitetail Fawns and Barred Owls on the Fourth of July
Experience an exciting wildlife photography adventure at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, capturing Whitetail Fawns, Barred Owls, Black Vultures, and more.
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Great Blue Heron Poised For Take-off
Catch a glimpse of a majestic Great Blue Heron about to take flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Experiencing Sunrise with a Great Blue Heron
A wildlife photographer describes the beauty and elegance of watching a Great Blue Heron during sunrise by a lake, appreciating nature and the patterns of life.
Great Blue Heron Slips on Ice
See the funny photograph of a Great Blue Heron slipping and falling on a frozen lake. Learn about how herons adapt to walking on icy surfaces.
Great Blue Heron Stands its Ground Against Bald Eagle
A Great Blue Heron defends its fish catch against a Bald Eagle swooping in to steal it away in this dramatic wildlife face-off captured on a frozen lake.
Great Blue Heron Attempts to Retrieve Frozen Fish
A first-hand account and analysis of witnessing a Great Blue Heron pecking at ice to get to a fish trapped near the surface of a frozen lake.
Great Blue Heron Winter Adaptations
Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow Great Blue Herons to withstand freezing temperatures and still thrive in harsh environments.
Close-up Photos of a Great Blue Heron
Sharing close-up photos of a Great Blue Heron standing on a fishing pier in the early morning, discussing why herons are attracted to piers at that time of day.
Great Blue Heron’s One-Legged Stance
A blog post exploring why birds like herons often stand on one leg, including conserving heat, resting one leg, and camouflage.
Capturing a Great Blue Heron’s Catch
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Herons Tossing Fish: A Photographer’s Delight
A wildlife photographer shares images of Great Blue Herons tossing and catching fish at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge, discussing this unique hunting adaptation.
The Mysterious Red Eyes of the Great Blue Heron
A wildlife photographer discovers a Great Blue Heron with uniquely red-tinted eyes while photographing at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Great Blue Heron Misses the Mark Hunting Insects
A wildlife photographer observes a Great Blue Heron hunting insects unsuccessfully at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
The Great Blue Heron and The Mighty Bowfin
Unveiling the hunt: Great Blue Heron captures and feasts on a mighty Bowfin at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Great Blue Heron Catches Catfish
Th Great Blue Herons skill in consuming a Catfish never fails to amaze, especially considering the intimidating spines that adorn the fish’s body.