Winter at Sequoyah Refuge: Raptors, Geese & First-Time Sighting
Winter wildlife adventure at Sequoyah Refuge: Raptors soaring, snow geese flocking, and a first-time sighting of Lesser and Greater Scaup.
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Wildlife Photography Trip to Osage Hills and Tallgrass Prairie
Camping and photographing wildlife at Osage Hills State Park and Tallgrass Prairie Preserve revealed stunning encounters with nature.
Raptors of Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Explore the beauty of raptors at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, including Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk sightings.
Photographing a Red-Tailed Hawk in Backlight
Photographing a Red-tailed Hawk in backlight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Tips on settings, timing, and overcoming tough lighting challenges.
Red-Tailed Hawk or Not? A Close Encounter at Charleston Lake
Was this a Red-tailed Hawk? I share a close encounter at Charleston Lake, the photos I captured, and the field marks that support the ID.
A Vulture, Hawks, and a Spooky Evening at Black Mesa State Park
A Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawks appeared during a quiet evening hike at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma.
Strange Behavior Of A Immature Red-tailed Hawk
I watched a young Red-tailed Hawk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge practicing mock attacks on a tree limb. See the photos and learn why.
Analyzing a Fox Squirrel’s Dash Across an Open Field
A fox squirrel feeding far from trees at a wildlife refuge, analyzing its hypothetical chances of escaping a hawk by sprinting to safety.