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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.

Dickcissel At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

November 8, 2024May 2, 2020 by Steve Creek
Dickcissel Singing

As an avid wildlife photographer, I eagerly await the spring arrival of the Dickcissel at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography Tags dickcissel, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Singing

Prothonotary Warbler Building Nest

November 12, 2024May 1, 2020 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler Building Nest

At the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to photograph the impressive nest-building skills of the Prothonotary Warbler.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Nest, oklahoma, prothonotary warbler, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

Prothonotary Warbler With Spider

April 5, 2025April 30, 2020 by Steve Creek
Bright yellow Prothonotary Warbler perched on a branch holding a spider in its beak, photographed in a natural habitat of tall reeds.

Capturing a Prothonotary Warbler feeding on a spider at Sequoyah NWR shows the beauty and importance of preserving natural habitats.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird behavior, Birdwatching, nature conservation, prothonotary warbler, Wildlife Photography

Red-winged Blackbird Territorial Display

November 17, 2024April 28, 2020 by Steve Creek
Red-winged Blackbird Displaying

Witness the captivating territorial display of the Red-winged Blackbird at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn the science behind the show.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, birds, Breeding season, red-winged blackbird, territorial display, Wildlife refuge

Barred Owl Returns for a Close-Up

March 24, 2024April 27, 2020 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl Up Close

A wildlife photographer returns to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and gets an amazing close-up photo of a Barred Owl.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Auto-tour route, barred owl, Bird photography, wildlife encounter, Wildlife Photography

Hovering Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

March 24, 2024April 26, 2020 by Steve Creek
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Hovering

See a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in action! This blog post features a photo of a flycatcher hovering near Sequoyah’s Auto Tour Road and Tuff Boat Ramp.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags bird adaptations, Birdwatching, hovering bird, scissor-tailed flycatcher, Wildlife Photography

Prothonotary Warbler Are Tolerant Of Humans

November 8, 2024April 25, 2020 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler

I had the opportunity to capture a stunning shot of a Prothonotary Warbler during my recent visit to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography Tags oklahoma, prothonotary warbler, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

Barred Owl On A Foggy Morning

March 24, 2024April 24, 2020 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl On A Foggy Day

A wildlife photographer encounters a Barred Owl in the fog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and shares the challenges and rewards of getting the shot.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags barred owl, Bird photography, Fog photography, Patience in photography, wildlife encounter, Wildlife Photography

Finding a Wild Turkey Nest in the Ouachita National Forest

April 12, 2025April 22, 2020 by Steve Creek
Wild Turkey Eggs

Discover the hidden world of wild turkey nesting in Arkansas. A chance encounter with a hen on her nest highlights the importance of respecting wildlife spaces.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird behavior, ground-nesting birds, Nature Photography, Nesting, ouachita national forest, turkey eggs, wild turkey, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife Photography

Pied-billed Grebe With Crawdad

April 12, 2025April 19, 2020 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe With Crawdad

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a Pied-billed Grebe with a Crawdad at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Pied-billed Grebe Swallowing Fish at Wildlife Refuge

March 30, 2025April 2, 2020 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe Swallowing Fish

Pied-billed Grebe swallowing fish at wildlife refuge—see this fascinating moment captured at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird behavior, Fish, oklahoma birds, Pied-billed Grebe, Wildlife Photography

Female Dark-eyed Junco – Ouachita Mountains

January 7, 2025March 31, 2020 by Steve Creek
Dark-eyed Junco - Arkansas

Explore the beauty of Dark-eyed Juncos in the Ouachita Mountains. Tips on photographing these winter sparrows and their unique behaviors.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags dark-eyed junco, Female, Ouachita Mountains

Tom Turkey At Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

November 3, 2024March 30, 2020 by Steve Creek
Rio Grande Tom Turkey

During a visit to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had the privilege of capturing this magnificent Wild Tom Turkey on camera. I was amazed…

Categories Bird Photography

Turkey Hen At Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

November 8, 2024March 20, 2020 by Steve Creek
Wild Turkey Hen

On a trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I came across this beautiful Rio Grande Turkey hen. I was lucky enough to capture her on camera

Categories Bird Photography

Rio Grande Turkeys Strutting at Wichita Mountains

March 29, 2025March 19, 2020 by Steve Creek
Displaying Rio Grande Toms at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Rio Grande Turkeys strutting through Doris Campground offer ideal spring photo ops in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird Watching, camping, nature, Photography, Rio Grande Turkeys, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife Photography
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