sequoyah national wildlife refuge

Snow Geese In A Corn Field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Snow Goose landing over a corn field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on February 9, 2026

Sequoyah snow geese landing in a corn field left for birds at Sequoyah NWR, Oklahoma, filmed February 9, 2026 on my phone.

Mastering Water Glare: Why I Usually Wait It Out

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Side-by-side comparison of a Great Blue Heron standing in shallow water, shown in bright sun with strong glare on the left and in shade with clear water detail on the right.

I explain why I avoid photographing birds on reflective water at Sequoyah NWR and wait for shade instead of fighting harsh glare.

Mexican Long-Nosed Armadillo: The Nine-Banded Name Change

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Mexican long-nosed armadillo standing upright in grass

The Mexican long-nosed armadillo is the new name for the armadillos found in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Here’s why scientists changed it.

A Winter Blackbird Gathering at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Red-winged Blackbird flock flying low over winter fields at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I recorded a massive Red-winged Blackbird flock at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and share what I observed during this winter gathering.

Cold Morning Wildlife at Sequoyah NWR

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Close-up portrait of a white-tailed doe with ears forward and soft background.

A cold winter morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with white-tailed deer, pelicans, snow geese, and a bald eagle encounter.