Northern Flicker Nest Cavity and a Gray Squirrel Surprise
A Northern Flicker nest cavity encounter at Sequoyah NWR turned uncertain when a Gray Squirrel appeared, then the flickers mated nearby.
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Barred Owl Hunting Crayfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A Barred Owl hunting crayfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with photos of an adult diving and flying off with prey.
River Otter Eating Crayfish at Miner’s Cove
River otter eating crayfish at Miner’s Cove in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, followed by a burst of feeding and a quiet grooming stop.
Bald Eagle Taking Off From a Favorite Refuge Perch
A Bald Eagle taking off from a favorite perch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge near the Arkansas River in Oklahoma.
Redear Sunfish at Reeve’s Slough in Oklahoma
A Redear Sunfish swam over the clear gravel bottom at Reeve’s Slough in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.
Young Coyote at Sunrise at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A young coyote pauses on a refuge road at sunrise in Oklahoma while I photograph it in soft backlight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher With Grasshopper
I photographed a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Sequoyah NWR as it caught a grasshopper and returned to its perch.
American Bittern at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
American Bittern at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, photographed after a Merlin encounter on a memorable spring morning.