Great Blue Heron Gular Fluttering at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Gular fluttering helps a Great Blue Heron shed heat on a hot Oklahoma morning near open water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
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Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe
Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.
Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge seen foraging along the auto tour road on a cold morning in Oklahoma.
An American White Pelican in Action
A wildlife photographer captures the moment an American White Pelican throws its head back and opening its pouch-like beak wide.
A Close Encounter with Well-Hidden Wilson’s Snipes
Close-up encounter with well-hidden Wilson’s Snipes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge made for a rare and rewarding morning.
Great Blue Heron Fishing Technique: A Cool Way to Catch Fish
Great Blue Heron fishing technique: diving headfirst from a platform to catch fish. Learn more about this bird’s impressive adaptability.
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Portrait
Wildlife photographer captures a portrait of a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge using a Canon EOS R5 camera and 800mm lens.
The Fascinating Feet of the American Coot
Learn all about the unique lobed feet of the American Coot waterbird. Discover how these feet help the bird swim, walk, attract mates, and defend its territory.