Close Encounter: Photographing a Rutting Buck
A close rutting-season encounter with a 9-point buck and doe at Sequoyah NWR, captured up close during an early November morning.
Mating
Three Water Snakes and One Unanswered Question
Water snake behavior raised questions when I photographed three snakes gathered on a log at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Mating Ritual at Sequoyah Refuge
Yellow-billed Cuckoo mating unfolded beside my vehicle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, complete with a dragonfly gift.
Opossums Mating in Sunnymede Park
I photographed two Virginia opossums mating beside a trail at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas, an uncommon sight to witness.
Whitetail Doe Squatting Behind Log
Learn why whitetail does squat down, including for urination, birthing fawns, mating, and health issues.
Snapping Turtles Mating
I had the privilege of capturing an extraordinary moment when two Snapping Turtles engaged in their unique mating ritual.