Photographer and Author

About Steve Creek

I’m Steve Creek, an Arkansas-based wildlife photographer known for my extraordinary ability to capture the essence of the natural world. My keen eye for detail and composition results in stunning images of birds, deer, foxes, raccoons, and more. What sets me apart is my commitment to storytelling through my photos, revealing the behavior and environment of these creatures. I’m also a dedicated advocate for wildlife conservation, using my images to inspire others to protect our precious natural resources. As a blogger, I love sharing valuable tips for aspiring wildlife photographers.

Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

By |2023-12-10T06:34:47-06:00December 10, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a Killdeer, an elegant yet hardy member of the plover family, while visiting a Wildlife Refuge.

American White Pelican’s Graceful Landing at Sally Jones Lake

By |2023-12-08T03:26:47-06:00December 9, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Experience a majestic scene as an American White Pelican spreads its immense wings during a graceful landing on Oklahoma's Sally Jones Lake.

The Male Hooded Merganser at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

By |2023-12-07T03:28:40-06:00December 8, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

While parked along the Sally Jones Causeway at Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I had a visitor paddle into view - a male Hooded Merganser.

American White Pelicans in Flight at Sally Jones Lake

By |2023-12-05T03:20:08-06:00December 6, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Come see incredible flight photography of American White Pelicans gliding over Oklahoma's Sally Jones Lake. Massive wingspans make them a majestic sight.

An American White Pelican in Action

By |2023-12-03T02:18:24-06:00December 4, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

A wildlife photographer captures the moment an American White Pelican throws its head back and opening its pouch-like beak wide.

A Majestic Survivor – The 9-Point Whitetail Buck

By |2023-11-27T04:04:04-06:00November 30, 2023|Categories: Deer, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

A wildlife photographer shares a close-up look at a mature 9-point Whitetail Buck and hopes the buck survives the final days of hunting season.

Stillness in White: Encountering a Great Egret as Nature Awakens

By |2023-11-27T03:09:49-06:00November 29, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.

A Rare Sighting: A Young Krider’s Hawk

By |2023-11-27T06:31:18-06:00November 27, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a rare young Krider's Red-tailed Hawk while visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.

Photographing a Swollen-Necked 8-point White-tailed Buck

By |2023-11-12T04:18:48-06:00November 22, 2023|Categories: Deer, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing an impressive swollen-necked 8-point White-tailed Buck during the fall rut in Oklahoma.

A Late Season Common Buckeye Butterfly at Sequoyah NWR

By |2023-11-17T04:16:41-06:00November 19, 2023|Categories: Butterflies, Insects, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

An unusual November sighting of a Common Buckeye butterfly in Oklahoma, discussing why this sighting is uncommon and what might explain its late flight period.

Capturing the Grace of the Northern Harrier In Flight

By |2023-11-14T09:25:30-06:00November 17, 2023|Categories: Birds, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , |

A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Northern Harrier hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

November Landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

By |2023-11-14T02:58:09-06:00November 16, 2023|Categories: Landscapes, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

A wildlife photographer shares images and stories from November mornings spent over the years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.