Barred Owl Near the Reeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Barred Owl perched above water near green reeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I photographed a Barred Owl perched in lush reeds at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and share how I captured this quiet moment.

Capturing the Elusive Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

In a plum thicket, I spied a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, a bird that is both challenging to find and a delight to observe in its natural habitat.