Oklahoma Buck Before Shedding Its Antlers
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a white-tailed buck with antlers still intact at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Oklahoma wildlife
American White Pelicans at Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam
A wildlife photography blog post detailing my experience photographing American white pelicans at the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam near Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Whitetail Doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Whitetail Doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge using a Canon EOS R5 and 800mm lens on a calm September morning.
Yellow Garden Spider On Its Web
A wildlife photographer recounts finding and photographing a vibrant Yellow Garden Spider in its intricate web at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Capturing a 9-Point Buck in Velvet
This mature buck sported a massive set of velvet-covered antlers, with 3 long points on one side and possibly 6 points on the other.
The Curious Case of the Grackle’s Sumac Rubdown
A first-hand account of witnessing Common Grackles anting with sumac berries at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Cinnamon-Tailed Raccoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a rare cinnamon-tailed raccoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Broad-headed Skink at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This Broad-headed Skink was on a large cottonwood tree that was dead and near the auto tour road. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Mating Box Turtles
Box turtles mating on the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Observed and photographed without disturbing their behavior.
A Great Blue Heron Struggling
Watch a Great Blue Heron struggle with a too-large sunfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A lesson in nature’s challenges.
Raccoons Mating
Ever wondered about raccoon mating habits? Learn about the season, polygamous behavior, and vocalizations during raccoon reproduction.
Whitetail Doe on the Move at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Capturing a Whitetail Doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as she trotted by my parked truck. Gear, settings, and observations shared.
Great Blue Heron With A Shad
Photographing a Great Blue Heron with a shad at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Captured with a Canon 7D and 500mm lens.
The Fascinating Feet of the American Coot
Learn all about the unique lobed feet of the American Coot waterbird. Discover how these feet help the bird swim, walk, attract mates, and defend its territory.
A Great Blue Heron With A Small Shad
Great Blue Heron catching a shad at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Captured with Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon 100-400mm lens.