Whitetail Deer Are Strong Swimmers

Whitetail deer swimming ability shown as a buck crosses Reeve’s Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Deer swimming ability often surprises people. Learn how far whitetail deer swim, why they enter water, and what makes them strong swimmers.

American Lotus Seed Pods at Sequoyah Refuge

Close-up of a dried American lotus seed pod showing round seed cavities at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed an American lotus seed pod at Sequoyah Refuge, showing its texture and the role it plays in wetland ecosystems.

Prothonotary Warbler On An American Lotus Plant

Prothonotary Warbler On An American Lotus Plant

As luck would have it, my lens captured the stunning Prothonotary Warbler amidst the American Lotus plant. Join me as I recount the story behind this image.