World Sparrow Day 2026 And Happy First Day Of Spring
World Sparrow Day started in 2010 as a way to honor and protect House Sparrows in their native range because they are declining there.
Water Droplet Covered Spider Web at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Like this spider web in the fog, those connections may seem delicate, but they’re stronger than they appear.
Brown Thrasher In A Thicket At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Normally I like my subjects out in the open, but yesterday this Brown Thrasher preferred hanging out in a roadside thicket at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Bald Eagles Mating In A Fog At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday was super foggy at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, but that didn't stop me from videoing mating Bald Eagles on a snag in the fog.
Black Vultures In A Field At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Last week I was delighted to come across two Black Vultures on the ground in a field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Ross’s Goose In A Flock Of Snow Geese
This Ross's Goose was in front of a large flock of Snow Geese last Friday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and I felt fortunate to have a clear view of the goose.
Hen Ring-necked Duck On Lower Scarborough Slough
Today I'm sharing a simple photo of a hen Ring-necked Duck swimming on Lower Scarborough Slough, taken yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Snow Geese and Red-winged Blackbird Flocks at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
On my recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, the subjects I focused on most were Snow Geese and Red-winged Blackbird flocks on the auto tour route.
Thousands Of Blackbirds At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday I spent some time with thousands, and thousands, of blackbirds on the auto tour route of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge just as the sun came over the horizon.
Blue Morph Snow Geese in Flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday I photographed these two Blue morph Snow Geese flying over Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Beaver Lodge, Canada Geese, And A Great Blue Heron At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Earlier this month, I stopped at Lower Scarborough Slough to photograph the beaver lodge and surrounding forest, and also got Canada Geese and a Great Blue Heron in my photos.
Immature White-crowned Sparrow In A Bottomland Hardwood Forest
Late last week, while driving through a forested area of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I was delighted to photograph an immature White-crowned Sparrow.
Eastern Meadowlark Photos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday, I was delighted to photograph an Eastern Meadowlark as the bird foraged in a field in morning light.
Videos Of Winter Blackbirds At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
On the last day of 2025 I visited Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I was able to take a video of a large flock of blackbirds lifting off.
Christmas Day Great Blue Heron And Turtle At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
On Christmas Day I photographed a Great Blue Heron and a turtle in Miner's Cove at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Yes, a turtle in winter!
Yellow-rumped Warbler With Eastern Poison Ivy Berries
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge late last week, I photographed a Yellow-rumped Warbler feasting on poison ivy berries next to the gravel road.
Low Light Savannah Sparrow
I spent a few minutes photographing this Savannah Sparrow in the shadow of my Jeep yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in east-central Oklahoma.
November Snow Geese Videos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Today I'm sharing a few recent videos that I’ve taken of the Snow Geese that are at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma right now.
Bumper To Bumper Snow Geese At Sequoyah NWR
I went back to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge for Thanksgiving yesterday, and I was treated to a flurry of Snow Geese in great light not long after sunrise.
My First Snow Geese Photos Of This Fall
Today I am sharing my first Snow Geese photos of this fall taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. They aren't anything to write home about.
Young White-crowned Sparrow And A November Sunrise
Today I am sharing White-crowned Sparrow photos, plus a bonus Arkansas River sunrise image taken yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Song Sparrow At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Last week I was very happy to have a beautiful adult Song Sparrow in my viewfinder while I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
November American Bullfrog Photos From Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I didn’t think I’d be taking American Bullfrog photos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in November, but thanks to Steve Creek, I did on two different days.
Close Northern Mockingbird at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge earlier this week, I had a close-up opportunity to photograph an adult Northern Mockingbird from the road.
Swamp Sparrow At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday while at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I was tickled to take photos of a Swamp Sparrow perched on a Smooth Sumac branch in early morning light.
Autumn Eastern Phoebe At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday while I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I found a very cooperative Eastern Phoebe perched first in some bushes and then on an old metal post.
Mid October Scenery At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge In Oklahoma
Yesterday morning before sunrise I was on my way to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I was in need of a nature break.
Eastern Gray Squirrel Gathering Nuts
Last week I photographed this Eastern Gray Squirrel mid-morning while they were gathering nuts near Reeves Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Autumn Sunrise At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I'm sharing a sunrise photo that I took a few days ago while wandering around Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was a gorgeous morning and sky.
Lincoln’s Sparrow at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
One year ago today while walking a road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I photographed a beautiful Lincoln’s Sparrow perched next to the road.