{"id":141985,"date":"2025-03-25T02:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T07:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=141985"},"modified":"2025-03-24T17:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T22:06:09","slug":"white-tailed-deer-on-the-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/03\/25\/white-tailed-deer-on-the-run\/","title":{"rendered":"White-tailed Deer On The Run"},"content":{"rendered":"

This morning, I\u2019m sharing an image of White-tailed Deer on the run at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge because it shows the bottomland hardwood forest habitat.<\/p>\n

\"White-tailedWhite-tailed Deer on the run at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1\/5000, ISO 1250, -0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 214mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The bottomland habitat is very different from what I was used to seeing and exploring in arid Utah. In contrast, Oklahoma’s bottomland hardwood forests are lush and full of diverse tree species, growing along rivers and streams across the state.<\/p>\n

These forests form in broad floodplains and sometimes experience flooding. As a result, rich alluvial soils develop, supporting a wide range of plant life.<\/p>\n

The habitat includes a mix of trees such as elm, ash, cottonwood, willow oak, sweetgum, cypress, white oak, and holly. Additionally, pecan and walnut grow in some areas.<\/p>\n

Oklahoma’s bottomland hardwoods<\/span><\/a> support a wide variety of wildlife. Many mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and birds thrive here, including White-tailed Deer.<\/p>\n

These forests help maintain water quality by filtering nutrients, processing organic waste, and reducing sediment before it reaches open water.<\/p>\n

At the refuge, agricultural fields also play an important role. Crops like winter wheat, soybeans, and corn grow in the rich soil. In particular, the corn is often left behind, providing food for waterfowl like Greater White-fronted, Snow, and Ross\u2019s Geese.<\/p>\n

White-tailed Deer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

These deer live at the refuge year-round. They often roam the fields, sloughs, and forests. When I saw these three does in Baker\u2019s Field yesterday, and when they started running, I zoomed out to keep them all in the frame and show their habitat.<\/p>\n

Overall, the refuge, along with its birds and animals, is truly beautiful.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my White-tailed Deer photo plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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