Buck Moon Is the Full Moon in July
Today, I want to shed light on the captivating origin behind the name “Buck Moon” for the full moon that graces our skies in July.
Wildlife Photography
Cinnamon-Tailed Raccoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a rare cinnamon-tailed raccoon at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Heron Eating Well With An Injury
A photographer shares an update on an injured Great Blue Heron, noting its ability to adapt and survive despite having a fishing lure stuck in its foot.
Heron With Fishing Lure Stuck in Foot
A wildlife photography shares the story of encountering an injured Great Blue Heron with a fishing lure stuck in its foot at a wildlife refuge.
Whitetail Buck Amidst a Corn Paradise
An extraordinary encounter I had at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. It involved a Whitetail Buck in velvet, nestled amidst towering corn plants.
A Tired Mom Raccoon: Observing Wildlife Mothers
Discover the nurturing behavior of mother raccoons at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn how they protect, teach, and care for their young in the wild.
Growing Cottontail Under the Deck
A wildlife photographer documents the growth of a young cottontail rabbit living under their backyard deck in Arkansas.
Broad-headed Skink at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This Broad-headed Skink was on a large cottonwood tree that was dead and near the auto tour road. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Mating Box Turtles
Box turtles mating on the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Observed and photographed without disturbing their behavior.
A Great Blue Heron Struggling
Watch a Great Blue Heron struggle with a too-large sunfish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A lesson in nature’s challenges.
Prothonotary Warbler Near An Owl
Captured a Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A fleeting moment during a Barred Owl shoot.
Raccoons Mating
Ever wondered about raccoon mating habits? Learn about the season, polygamous behavior, and vocalizations during raccoon reproduction.
Barred Owl Hunting In A Roadside Ditch
Discover the Barred Owl’s diverse diet, including crayfish, and learn how their meals can even change feather color. Tips for spotting owls at wildlife refuges.
A Single Dandelion
Explore the fascinating history, uses, and symbolism of dandelions, captured beautifully at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
The Anatomy of a Scavenger: The Feet of Black Vultures
A wildlife photographer takes photos of a Black Vulture’s feet and analyzes how they reveal the bird’s adaptation for walking and scavenging carrion.