Why A Water Moccasin Is Called A Cottonmouth
During a Photography/hiking trip to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in 2014, I had a close encounter with a Cottonmouth. Despite the cool…
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Dickcissel Singing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Dickcissel singing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from my pickup along the auto tour road.
Prothonotary Warbler Building a Nest
Prothonotary Warbler nesting activity near Sally Jones Lake shows this cavity-nesting bird building in a dead tree.
Prothonotary Warbler Is Tolerant of Humans
A Prothonotary Warbler approached my pickup at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, showing remarkable tolerance of humans.
Early Spring Box Turtle
The Three-toed Box Turtle is a seasonal migrator and is commonly found in forested areas during early spring, summer, and late fall in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Coyote Photography at Sequoyah Refuge in 2009
Coyote photography at Sequoyah Refuge in 2009 with a Canon EOS 40D—capturing a healthy coyote crossing a field in Oklahoma!
Great Blue Heron With Captured Fish
Great Blue Heron catch with a fresh fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, plus field notes and the camera settings I used.
Great Blue Heron With a Fresh Catch
Great Blue Heron with a fresh catch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Post-hunting season means better photo opportunities.