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.
Horse Guard Wasp On Water Smartweed
I spotted a Horse Guard Wasp nectaring on Water Smartweed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, and of course I had to photograph the wasp.
Blooming Wright’s Buckwheat In The High Uintas Of Utah
Almost two years ago, April Olson traveled with me into the Uinta Mountains of Utah, where I photographed these blooming Wright's Buckwheat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gray Hairstreak Butterfly Photos – For The Love Of Butterflies
Butterflies are rapidly declining in North America, so I’m photographing and sharing them often. Today, I’m sharing Gray Hairstreak photos.
Monarchs At A Crossroads In An Era Of Butterfly Decline
The contrasting fates of eastern and western Monarchs underscore that their future is still uncertain. With dedicated efforts, we can help butterfly populations rebound—but time is running out.
Checkered White Butterfly On A Black-eyed Susan In Oklahoma
It isn’t really spring yet, but I’ve already seen a bee, flies, moths, and butterflies. They reminded me of this Checkered White butterfly I photographed last year.
Happy Valentine’s Day 2025
Wildflowers fit Valentine’s Day. I’ve never cared much for cut flowers—I prefer seeing them naturally, which in some climates isn’t possible this time of year.
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!
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.
Black-eyed Susan Photos With Insects
When I traveled to Tishomingo recently, I spent some time taking photos of Black-eyed Susans. In the process, I also found insects eating or nectaring on them.
American Beaver At Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
Yesterday morning, I had a wonderful surprise when an American beaver surfaced close to the Sandy Creek Bridge at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Gray Hairstreak Butterfly On An Upright Prairie Coneflower
When I visited Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge last week I spent some time photographing Gray Hairstreak butterflies, a butterfly species that is new to me.
White-tailed Deer Bucks In Velvet With Wildflowers
I was very happy to find about a dozen and a half White-tailed Deer to photograph on my last visit to Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge earlier this week on a bright sunny morning.
Butterfly Photos From Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
This morning, I wanted to share a few more things with wings: a set of butterfly photos I took recently at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
Common Checkered-Skipper Butterfly At Tishomingo NWR
I'm sharing this Common Checkered-Skipper butterfly photo I took two days ago at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. This was my last subject of the morning.
Autumn Flatbud Prickly Poppy
When I drove out to the West Desert for some peace and solitude three days ago, I was thrilled to spot this Flatbud Prickly Poppy still in bloom.
Female House Finch In Sunflowers Gone To Seed
I was tickled to photograph this female House Finch last week in sunflowers that had gone to seed. I liked the finch, the autumn colors, and the morning light.
Cabbage White Butterfly Photos
This morning, I'm sharing a few photos of male Cabbage White butterflies and Common Sunflowers that I took last Sunday at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.