Mississippi Kite at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Encountering the abundant Mississippi Kites at Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with details on these raptors’ behavior and characteristics.
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Encountering Lark Sparrows at the Wichita Mountains
This post explores the Lark Sparrow, a common sight at the Wichita Mountains. Learn about their songs, courtship displays, and why they prefer open grasslands.
Will Snow Geese Linger at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Warm winter surprises Snow Geese at Sequoyah Refuge! Will they delay their migration? Explore the reasons behind their fascinating journey.
The Varied Diet of Bonaparte’s Gulls
An account of observing Bonaparte’s Gulls catching fish along an Oklahoma river, and a discussion of their opportunistic and flexible feeding habits.
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.
Snow Geese Flocking to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Come witness the incredible sight of thousands of snow geese flocking to Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge this winter.
Immature White-crowned Sparrow
A blog post about photographing and identifying an immature White-crowned Sparrow in my backyard in Arkansas, along with facts about their plumage.