Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
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
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
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.
Close-Up Photos of a Double-crested Cormorant
See incredible close-up photos and learn interesting facts about the Double-crested Cormorant, captured at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
American White Pelicans in Flight at Sally Jones Lake
Come see incredible flight photography of American White Pelicans gliding over Oklahoma's Sally Jones Lake. Massive wingspans make them a majestic sight.
American White Pelican’s Unexpected Pastime
While photographing at a wildlife refuge, I captured intriguing behavior of an American White Pelican tossing around a small object in a seeming game of catch.
An American White Pelican in Action
A wildlife photographer captures the moment an American White Pelican throws its head back and opening its pouch-like beak wide.
A Special Encounter with Twin Fawns
A wildlife photographer recounts a memorable late November morning spent photographing curious twin whitetail fawns at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
A Funny Encounter with a Curious Coyote
While visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge, a coyote started following alongside my truck. Read the story of how I got photos of this curious canine.
A Bobcat Among Corn Stubble | Oklahoma
Read my exciting account of photographing a bobcat in a harvested corn field at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Majestic Survivor – The 9-Point Whitetail Buck
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
See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.
A Landing Northern Pintail at Sequoyah NWR
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a striking Northern Pintail duck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Rare Sighting: A Young Krider’s Hawk
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a rare young Krider's Red-tailed Hawk while visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
A Pied-billed Grebe’s Interaction with Duckweed
A wildlife photography blog post about a photo of a Pied-billed Grebe swimming in a dense patch of duckweed at an Oklahoma refuge.
Whitetail Buck’s Activity Along the Auto Tour Road
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a large 8-point whitetail buck at a wildlife refuge in late November.
Last November Whitetail Buck Encounter
A wildlife photographer recounts encountering and photographing a whitetail buck while leaving the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Wildlife Wonders: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Nature’s Bounty
A wildlife photographer reflects on Arkansas' natural bounty and gatherings of animal families while finding serenity outdoors this Thanksgiving season.
Photographing a Swollen-Necked 8-point White-tailed Buck
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing an impressive swollen-necked 8-point White-tailed Buck during the fall rut in Oklahoma.
Alert Whitetail Doe Blends into Brush
A wildlife photographer captures a glimpse of a Whitetail Doe standing alert and camouflaged in the brush at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Capturing a Great Blue Heron’s Catch
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
A Late Season Common Buckeye Butterfly at Sequoyah NWR
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.
The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle
A wildlife photographer describes capturing the sounds and behavior of a Bald Eagle calling from a tree in an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Capturing the Grace of the Northern Harrier In Flight
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
A wildlife photographer shares images and stories from November mornings spent over the years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Encountering a Massive White-tailed Buck With Dark Antlers
A wildlife photographer recounts tracking and photographing a large White-tailed Buck with dark antlers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
My Encounter with a Groundhog In Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his quest to photograph a Groundhog near the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Close Encounter: Photographing a Rutting Buck
A wildlife photographer recounts an exhilarating encounter with a buck chasing a doe during the rut at Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
A Barred Owl Encounter at Torraine Lake
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts spotting and photographing a Barred Owl at sunrise during a morning hike at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.