Horse Guard Wasp: Nature’s Natural Pest Control in Oklahoma
The Horse Guard Wasp is a beneficial insect in Oklahoma, controlling horse flies and helping both livestock and wildlife like deer.
Oklahoma wildlife
American Green Tree Frogs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover the American Green Tree Frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and how their camouflage makes them hard to spot.
Pearl Crescent Butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Pearl Crescent butterfly spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn how to identify this common yet striking species.
Green Stink Bug at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A vivid photo and guide to the green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris), spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Snaps Up a Cricket in Mid-Air
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher catches a cricket mid-air at Sequoyah NWR, showcasing its acrobatic hunting skills.
Today is World Snake Day (July 16, 2025)
Celebrate World Snake Day with my water snake photo from Sequoyah NWR, Oklahoma. Discover why snakes matter.
Japanese Beetle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Japanese beetle spotted at Sequoyah NWR. I photographed this invasive insect up close on a quiet morning. Learn more about its impact.
White-tailed Bucks Among Wildflowers
Two velvet-antlered White-tailed Bucks pause among wildflowers and rocks in the Wichita Mountains, bathed in soft spring light.