A Great Blue Heron’s Feast in Oklahoma
A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s appearance, hunting skills, adaptable diet, and more.
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Bald Eagle Resembles Hood Ornament
A blog post about spotting a Bald Eagle that resembles an old decorative hood ornament, appreciating it as a symbol of wilderness and freedom.
River Otter Pup Taking A Break
Spotted a River Otter pup at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn why otters lay in dirt for grooming, scent marking, and playful behavior.
The Patience of the Great Egret
A nature photographer captures a stunning image of a Great Egret hunting for fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Capturing Whitetail Deer in Late Summer
A wildlife photographer shares tips and experiences photographing whitetail deer in late summer at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Vibrant Prothonotary Warbler of Sequoyah
Spotting the brilliant, golden-yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is a highlight for any visitor.
Coyote Duo at Sequoyah Refuge
I had the chance to photograph a pair of coyotes. Coyotes are shy animals and tend to avoid humans, but these two were particularly curious.
Horned Passalus Beetle With Mites
Learn about the Horned Passalus beetle, its role as a decomposer, and its tiny mite companions in the forests near Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.