Bald Eagle Lit by Early Morning Sun at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

Bald Eagle perched on branch lit by early morning sun at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Oklahoma

I photographed a Bald Eagle in early morning sun at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, its feathers illuminated by soft directional light.

River Otter Eating Fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

River Otter eating fish on bank at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

A River Otter eating a fish on a foggy morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from the fishing pier at Reeve’s Slough.

Snow Geese In A Corn Field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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

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

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.