What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
A young buck suddenly spooked at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. This is part 1 of the encounter and what led to his alarm.
Hiking
Orb Weaver Spider on a Mountain Bike Trail
A nature photographer encounters the harmless Spotted Orb-weaver Spider while hiking and captures photos of the spider in its large orb-shaped web.
Banded Garden Spider at Ben Geren Park
I photographed a Banded Garden Spider at Ben Geren Park in Arkansas. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes from this fall encounter.
Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar in Arkansas Forest
I photographed a Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar in the Ouachita National Forest. Learn about this Regal Moth larva and my photo setup.
More Surprises from a Wildlife Photography Pit Stop
I photographed a prairie lizard, dragonfly, and beetle on a single utility pole in Arkansas during one hike.
Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle on Utility Pole
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.
Butterflies at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer’s experience photographing and identifying two different butterfly species, the red admiral and pearl crescent.
An Encounter with Young Gray Squirrels in the Ouachita Forest
A wildlife photographer encounters and photographs two young eastern gray squirrels peeking out from a tree hole while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest.