Oak Leafroller Caterpillar Hanging by a Silk Thread
Oak Leafroller caterpillar hanging by a silk thread at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma. Learn about its behavior and how I photographed it.
Oklahoma wildlife
Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar in Oklahoma
Discover the Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma and learn how to photograph this hidden insect.
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.
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.