Yellow-billed Cuckoo On The Wing
Last month I had a Yellow-billed Cuckoo in my viewfinder for a few frames at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a sunny day in Oklahoma.
Ouachita Map Turtle On The Arkansas River
It was two years ago today when I photographed what I believe is a Ouachita Map Turtle on the Arkansas River at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
American Black Elderberry In Bloom At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This morning I’m sharing two photos of blooming American Black Elderberry that I took last week at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Happy Father’s Day 2025
Today we celebrate Father's Day. I was lucky. I had two dads. One I lost when I was a small girl, and one I gained when I was in my early 20s.
Tufted Titmouse Perched On Driftwood
Two years ago today I felt extremely fortunate to have this Tufted Titmouse in my viewfinder while I visited my dear friend Steve Creek in Arkansas.
Blue Dasher Dragonfly Male At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Two days ago I photographed this adult Blue Dasher dragonfly near the gravel road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I'm happy to see the dragonflies back.
Yellow-crowned Night Heron And Crawdads
I was thrilled to spot a Yellow-crowned Night Heron yesterday morning at Sequoyah NWR, and even more thrilled to photograph the night heron with a crawdad.
Three-toed Box Turtle At Sequoyah NWR
This morning I’m sharing two views of a Three-toed Box Turtle I photographed early last week at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
World Oceans Day 2025
Today is World Oceans Day 2025. The theme for this year is "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us"
Lark Sparrow On A Hackberry
Today I’m sharing another Lark Sparrow photo I took last month while visiting Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in south-central Oklahoma.
Spring Views Of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I wanted to share these spring views of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge while it’s still spring. Summer isn’t all that far off now, so today’s the day.
Male Dickcissel Singing On A Cornstalk
Earlier this week, I photographed this adult male Dickcissel singing on a cornstalk in nice morning light.
Eastern Bluebird In A Light Rain
Bad weather doesn’t usually stop me from photographing birds and wildlife. This female Eastern Bluebird was photographed in a light rain recently.
Female Eastern Collared Lizard Photos
Earlier this month when I shared male Eastern Collared Lizard images, I said I'd also share some photos of the females. I'm doing that today before I forget.
Spring Red-headed Woodpecker
This gorgeous Red-headed Woodpecker was perched on a branch when I photographed it on May 21st at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Eastern Kingbird At Lower Scarborough Slough
The last time I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in May, I photographed this handsome Eastern Kingbird at Lower Scarborough Slough.
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs Of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I've been wanting to share more photos of the Black-tailed Prairie Dogs that I took at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge earlier this month.
Baby Nine-banded Armadillo Pups And Me
A couple of days ago, my friend Steve Creek let me know there were four cute little Nine-banded Armadillo pups in his yard. Of course I grabbed my camera!
Mississippi Kite At Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
This Mississippi Kite was one of many I saw and photographed earlier this month at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Eastern Bluebird Chick – Growing Fast
Today I'm sharing a photo of one of the Eastern Bluebird chicks that hatched here earlier this month. These bluebird chicks are growing fast.
Pair of Cedar Waxwings At Sequoyah NWR
I’m behind on everything, but wanted to share this pair of Cedar Waxwings I photographed earlier this month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Male Prairie Lizard at Wichita Mountains NWR
A quick share this morning of a male Prairie Lizard I photographed on a boulder at a campsite at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge last week.
Wild Turkey Portraits From Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
I'm sharing a few Wild Turkey portraits taken last week near a creek at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Blooming Indian Blanket – Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge Wildflowers
This morning I’m sharing a photo of blooming Indian Blanket, taken last week in mixed grass prairie habitat at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge.
Lark Sparrow On Lichen Covered Rocks
This Lark Sparrow was on such a beautiful pile of lichen-covered rocks at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge last week that I had to take a photo.
Male Eastern Collared Lizard Photos From Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I had never photographed an Eastern Collared Lizard until earlier this week at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in beautiful southwestern Oklahoma.
Young Black-tailed Prairie Dog With Parent
I'm back from Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, where I was thrilled to photograph a young Black-tailed Prairie Dog at a burrow with an adult.
Super Mom Eastern Bluebird For Mother’s Day
Since today is Mother's Day, I wanted to tell the story of this super mom Eastern Bluebird and all she has accomplished since the end of March.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher On A Post
Earlier this week, I was delighted to have an adult Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in my viewfinder for a bit at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Surfing Spotted Sandpipers On The Arkansas River
I saw something I’d never seen before—Spotted Sandpipers riding fast-moving logs down the Arkansas River while foraging! Wild and totally unexpected!