Blooming Climbing Milkweed At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Two days ago, I took my first Climbing Milkweed photos near where I photographed a resting Viceroy butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
Low Light American Lotus
This American Lotus was one of the few still blooming at Reeves Slough, near the fishing pier at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
Sunlit Blooming Blackberry Brambles
This sunlit, blooming Blackberry bramble caught my eye while I was walking along a forest edge earlier this week at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
White Clover Close Up
Zooming in on White Clover reveals a miniature world, no flowers in this frame but still full of bee-friendly benefits and quiet charm.
Blooming Black Locust Tree At Sequoyah NWR
The sweet scent of blooming Black Locust is wafting through Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge right now. Heads-up—their wonderful fragrance won’t last long.
Juda’s Bush In Bloom With Seeds At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While wandering on foot yesterday at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Steve Creek and I found some blooming Juda’s Bush to focus on and photograph for a bit.
More New Butterflies At Sequoyah NWR!
Yesterday, when I shared the pale young Raccoon, I mentioned that I also photographed some butterflies at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Here they are!
Charleston Lake White Water Lily Images
This morning, I'm sharing two White Water Lily images I took last month at Charleston Lake Park in Franklin County, Arkansas. I love these pretty water lilies.
Native Purple Passionflower In Bloom
There are wildflowers blooming now that I haven't seen since I left Florida in 2009. Purple Passionflower is one of those flowers, so I had to take some photos.
Great Blue Heron And Bog Smartweed
After a great session photographing young Barred Owls at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I also took some photos of a Great Blue Heron in a nearby slough.
Slaty Skimmer Dragonfly Photos
I took photos of Slaty Skimmer dragonflies the other day at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and wanted to share them with you all.
Buttonbush Images From Oklahoma
I smiled when I saw blooming Buttonbush at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in the early June. I haven't seen Buttonbush blooms since I left Florida in 2009.
Blooming Common Yarrow – What’s In A Name
When I photographed this Common Yarrow in the soft morning light last month at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, I found myself thinking about its name.
Green Antelopehorns In Bloom At Tishomingo NWR
Some of the native wildflowers I photographed yesterday morning at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge were pretty clumps of blooming Green Antelopehorns.
Variegated Fritillary Butterfly At Sequoyah NWR
Today I am sharing three Variegated Fritillary butterfly photos that I took at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge when I visited my friend, Steve Creek, in June.
Blooming Monument Plant In Utah
This morning, I am showcasing two blooming Monument Plant photos. I took these images yesterday in Summit County, high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Common Buckeye Butterfly Photos From Sequoyah NWR
I'm sharing four Common Buckeye butterfly photos this morning. These images were taken at beautiful Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oklahoma.
Blooming Prickly Poppies In The West Desert
Prickly Poppies are one of my favorite summer wildflowers. I find these poppies in desert habitats, most often in the foothills of sky island mountain ranges.
Fading Flatbud Prickly Poppy
This morning I am keeping this fading Flatbud Prickly Poppy post short and sweet for two simple reasons.
Showy Milkweed Images
I found some blooming Showy Milkweed in Morgan County high in the Wasatch Mountains two days ago and felt compelled to take images of these wonderful wildflowers.
Mallard Ducklings And White Water Crowfoot
This morning I am sharing photos of Mallard ducklings and blooming White Water Crowfoot taken in a creek high in the Wasatch Mountains.
Blooming Longleaf Phlox In The Wasatch Mountains
Earlier this month I found an area where Longleaf Phlox were blooming in the Wasatch Mountains and I just had to take a few photos of them.
Roundleaf Snowberry Berries
Last week while I was up in the Wasatch Mountains I had the opportunity to take photos of Roundleaf Snowberry berries in between photographing birds.
Poppies, Birds, Trees, Butterflies And A Smoky Haze
The first time I raised my lens yesterday morning it was for blooming Prickly Poppies that were along the shoulder of the bumpy gravel road.
Blooming Blue Elderberry
Blue Elderberry shrubs are blooming right now high in the Wasatch Mountains. Two days ago I took a few photos of the elderberry blossoms.
Curious Short-eared Owl Fledgling At Bear River MBR
I took quite a few photos of the fledgling Short-eared Owl that I had a clear view of and even though the lighting wasn't the best I was enchanted by the views I had of it.
Prickly Poppies, Bees and a Grasshopper
Each Prickly Poppy flower is about 3 to 5 inches across with yellow centers of clustered stamens and delicate petals that look like white crepe paper.
Celebrating Seven Years in Utah – Photographing Birds, Wildlife and Scenery
My journey in life has taken me to many places and I'm glad that it brought me to Utah where I am enjoying photographing birds, wildlife and scenery. Seven years ago today.