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.
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.
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!
Happy Holidays 2025
I'm not sure where 2025 went, but I know it seemed to be the holiday season a bit too fast. 2026 will appear in the blink of an eye.
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.
In Celebration Of National Bison Day 2025
Today, in celebration of National Bison Day 2025, I thought I’d share two photos of these amazing and powerful mammals, which we almost lost to extinction.
Reeves Slough American Bullfrog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Earlier this week I photographed my first American Bullfrog in Reeves Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. The light was simply awful, though.
Sunrise at Lower Scarborough Slough, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
This morning I am sharing a simple image of sunrise at the Lower Scarborough Slough. There are several sloughs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
American Oystercatcher Images From Florida
I am sharing a group of American Oystercatcher photos today that were taken at Fort De Soto County Park and Egmont Key from when I lived in Florida.
Young Black-necked Stilt Portrait
It was exactly three years ago today when I took this young Black-necked Stilt portrait on the marshes of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah.
Great Blue Heron Memories From Fort De Soto
It seems a little dreamy, but some of these Great Blue Heron photos taken at Fort De Soto County Park in Florida are almost 20 years old now!
Nesting Western Grebe Photos From Bear River MBR In Utah
This morning I’m sharing two nesting Western Grebe photos that were taken at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in northern Utah.
Spring Spotted Sandpiper In Breeding Plumage
Back in May I was delighted to photograph this fluffed-up Spotted Sandpiper in breeding plumage while I was near the water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Foraging Great Egret Close Up
The day before the recent holiday, I was happy to take a close up photo of a foraging Great Egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge from the road.
Summer Morning Views From Sequoyah NWR
I'm sharing two morning views of Sequoyah NWR taken early yesterday, then I'll share a few thoughts about how today affects me.
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.
World Oceans Day 2025
Today is World Oceans Day 2025. The theme for this year is "Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us"
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.
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.
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!
Migrating Pectoral Sandpiper In Oklahoma
Earlier this week, I was delighted to photograph a migrating Pectoral Sandpiper at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Great Blue Heron on the Arkansas River
I'm glad I saw this adult Great Blue Heron in the Arkansas River several days ago while I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Spring Common Loon Memories – The ABA Bird Of The Year
Today I’m sharing a spring Common Loon photo I took exactly two years ago—on a chilly morning at a pond near where I lived back then in Salt Lake County, Utah.
Double-crested Cormorant Drying Their Wings
Almost two years ago, I was at a small pond in a city park near where I lived in Utah when I photographed this Double-crested Cormorant drying their wings.
Wood Duck Pair At Reeves Slough
Yesterday morning, I was more than delighted to photograph a Wood Duck pair at Reeves Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whimbrel Memories And High Hopes
I was working on some older posts when I came across a few Whimbrel photos I’d never written about before, including this one from Fort De Soto County Park.
American Coots On Lower Scarborough Slough
Lately, I’ve been seeing hundreds of American Coots at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and a few days ago, I photographed some on Lower Scarborough Slough.
Flying Canada Geese at the Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
Last week at the Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, I was delighted to photograph a pair of Canada Geese flying over Wells Lake in golden morning light.
Smoky Sunrise At Sunnymede Trail Park
I went to a new area of Arkansas yesterday morning and explored Sunnymede Trail Park which is in Fort Smith on the banks of the Arkansas River with Steve Creek.
Serenity at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yesterday, I found serenity in the beautifully peaceful views the refuge offers in late winter.