Great Egret Catches a Bluegill
A wildlife photography blog post about capturing a great egret catching a bluegill sunfish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Bird Photography
Bird photography can be challenging. You need the right gear. A good camera and lens are key. Settings matter too. Fast shutter speeds help freeze motion. Learn how to adjust ISO and aperture. Techniques are important. Think about composition. Get close-ups. Try aerial shots. Capture birds in their habitat. Patience is needed. Birds move quickly. They can be hard to find. Study bird behavior. Know where they live. Understand their habits. This will help you get better photos.
A Bright Yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah Refuge
I photographed this bright yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge while shooting from my truck window.
Watching a Green Heron at Miner’s Cove
Watch a Green Heron perched near the water at Miner’s Cove in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and learn how I photographed it.
Barred Owl In Flooded Timber
I photographed a Barred Owl hunting over flooded timber at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as morning light revealed feather detail.
Pair Of Barred Owl Fledglings
I have observed and photographed a pair of Barred Owl Fledglings for several weeks (July 2018) at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Barred Owl At Miner’s Cove
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares his experience photographing a Barred Owl in Oklahoma. Learn how he was able to get close to this beautiful bird.
Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Close-up
This photograph of a Juvenile Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Close-up was taken last July at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I start seeing these birds during June but I haven’t seen any this year and it is already late July. I am wondering if the flood we had back in May had something to do … Read more
Great Blue Heron With Freshwater Drum
This Great Blue Heron caught this Freshwater Drum at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I have photographed several birds near the Sally Jones West Causeway the past few days. I made a blog post with a Great Egret Tossing A Fish on this same day. This Great Blue Heron was standing in shallow … Read more