American Lotus Seed Pods at Sequoyah Refuge

Close-up of a dried American lotus seed pod showing round seed cavities at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed an American lotus seed pod at Sequoyah Refuge, showing its texture and the role it plays in wetland ecosystems.

A Magical Encounter With A Male Indigo Bunting

Male Indigo Bunting singing from a Johnson Grass stem at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A blue Indigo Bunting sings from Johnson Grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during a quiet Oklahoma morning.