Mississippi Kite Regurgitating Pellet
Mississippi Kite regurgitating pellet shows how this raptor expels indigestible insect parts while perched in an Oklahoma refuge.
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Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron Catches Crawfish Near the Road
A Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron catches crawfish near the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read about the rare close encounter.
Female Rio Grande Turkey at Wichita Mountains
A female Rio Grande Turkey walked past me at Wichita Mountains while I was parked near French Lake watching Mississippi Kites.
Mississippi Kites at Wichita Mountains: Photo Highlights
Mississippi Kites at Wichita Mountains offer rare photo moments like mating and perched shots. Get tips for photographing them.
Red-headed Woodpeckers at Sequoyah Refuge
A pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers build their nest in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a quiet spring morning.
Sandhill Crane Sighting at Sequoyah NWR
Sandhill Crane Sighting at Sequoyah NWR! Discover this rare encounter, migration insights, and its interaction with Snow Geese.
Birds in Flight at Kerr Lock and Dam
Photographing birds in flight at Kerr Lock and Dam, including a Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, and Great Blue Heron in stunning action.
A Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Nashville Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about its appearance, behavior, migration, and more in this birding encounter!
Windy Day Brings New Bird Discoveries at Black Mesa
A windy day at Black Mesa brings new bird discoveries, including Cassin’s Kingbird and Sparrow, Swainson’s Hawk, and a feisty Blue-winged Teal.
Photographing the Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah NWR
The joys and challenges of photographing the Indigo Bunting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, along with interesting facts about this songbird.
Greater Roadrunner Encounter at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the Greater Roadrunner, a fascinating bird found in Oklahoma, after a lucky encounter at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
The Charming Red-bellied Woodpecker: A Close Encounter
Discover the vibrant Red-bellied Woodpecker, its habitat, behavior, and tips for photographing these delightful birds in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Portrait
Wildlife photographer captures a portrait of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge using a Canon EOS R5 camera and 800mm lens.
Double-crested Cormorant With Catfish
Double-crested Cormorant with catfish at Sequoyah NWR. Patient setup from vehicle led to close-up photos of bird feeding behavior.
Barred Owl Fledgling Learns Hard Lesson About Crayfish
Young barred owl drops crayfish after adult delivers meal at Sequoyah refuge. Wildlife photography captures learning moment.