Ratsnake On Sandtown Trail
Encountered a Ratsnake on the Sandtown Trail at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Took photos and enjoyed more wildlife sightings on this walk.
Wildlife Photography
Whitetail Fawn Near the Cabin Door
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a whitetail fawn near my cabin in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.
Whitetail Doe With Odd Growth
Learn about Fibromatosis in Whitetail Deer, its symptoms, and the role of wildlife photography in tracking this condition for better deer conservation efforts.
Great Blue Heron With Neck Extended
Great Blue Heron hunting at Miner’s Cove, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Observing its patient prey scan amidst cottonwood fluff.
Dickcissel Singing From Vine
Photographed a singing Dickcissel at Sequoyah NWR in May. Fewer birds this year, but hopeful for their return. Learn about their habits, nesting, and migration.
An Eastern Bluebird with a Caterpillar in Arkansas
Photographed a male Eastern Bluebird feeding its chicks in Arkansas. Learn about nest box care, bird behavior, and photography tips for bluebirds.
A Ouachita Map Turtle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Captured an Ouachita Map Turtle basking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about turtle behavior, photography tips, and camera settings used.
A Cottontail Rabbit at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed a Cottontail Rabbit foraging at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge before the 2019 flood. Learn about rabbit behavior and photography tips.
Male Widow Skimmer Dragonfly
Explore the fascinating behavior of the territorial male widow skimmer dragonfly, photographed in Arkansas near the Ouachita National Forest.
Western Ratsnake Moving Through Pine Needles
Photographing a Western Ratsnake near Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest. Learn about its behavior, diet, and unique winter dens shared with Copperheads.
Photographing an Eastern Bluebird Bringing Food to the Nest Box
Photographed a male Eastern Bluebird feeding its young at a nest box in Arkansas. Learn about nest box maintenance, bird behavior, and photography tips.
Photographing a Common Grackle
Photographed a Common Grackle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about camera settings, grackle behavior, and bird photography tips.
Rough Green Snake Crossing Asphalt Road
Encountered a Rough Green Snake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the species and tips for photographing reptiles.
A Close Encounter with a Northern Cardinal Fledgling
Encountered a Northern Cardinal fledgling on a summer morning in 2017. Learn about fledgling behavior, camera settings, and tips for backyard birding.
Close Encounter with a Western Ratsnake
Photographed a Western Ratsnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the species, camera settings, and tips for photographing snakes.