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Muskrat at Sequoyah Refuge Steals the Show

May 8, 2026May 30, 2023 by Steve Creek
Muskrat swimming through wetland water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I took the opportunity to photograph one of the Muskrats up close. Though I was a bit disappointed about missing the Mink photo.

Categories Muskrat, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Minks, Muskrats, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit

March 18, 2025May 29, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Purple Martin perched on a metal rod, holding a green leaf in its beak against a soft blue sky background.

Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!

Categories Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, nest building, Parasite control, Purple Martins, Wells Lake, Wildlife Photography

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Honey Bee at Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

February 10, 2026May 28, 2023 by Steve Creek
Honey bee feeding on Ernest’s spiderwort flowers at Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

Honey bee close-up at Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, with quick wildlife notes and the camera settings I used.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Ernest's Spiderwort, honey bee, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center

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Prothonotary Warbler Feeding on a Caterpillar

May 8, 2026May 27, 2023 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler holding a small green caterpillar among leaves at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Prothonotary Warbler Feeding scene from Sequoyah NWR, with notes on caterpillar behavior, habitat, and camera settings used.

Categories Insect Photography Tags caterpillar, oklahoma, prothonotary warbler, Sally Jones Causeway, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

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Prothonotary Warbler Eating a Dragonfly at Sequoyah NWR

May 8, 2026May 26, 2023 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler removing wings from a dragonfly in roadside grass

Prothonotary Warbler eating a dragonfly at Sequoyah NWR, photographed from my pickup as it stripped wings before feeding.

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

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Bison Calf Killed After Visitor Picks It Up

May 10, 2026May 25, 2023 by Steve Creek
Bison Calf At Antelope Island State Park

A Yellowstone bison calf was euthanized after a visitor picked it up. Learn why human interaction with wildlife can have tragic consequences.

Categories Bison Tags Calf, Yellowstone National Park

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The Bald Eagle’s Pooping Pose

May 10, 2026May 25, 2023 by Steve Creek
Bald Eagle squatting on a perch while pooping at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Bald Eagle Pooping Pose captured at Sequoyah NWR after a wet eagle dried its feathers beside the auto tour road.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagle, oklahoma, Pooping, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

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Bald Eagle Drying Off at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

May 10, 2026May 24, 2023 by Steve Creek
Wet Bald Eagle perched in a tree with wings spread to dry at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Bald Eagle Drying Off at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge after a likely plunge into the Arkansas River while hunting for fish.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags adaptation, bald eagle, Bird behavior, drying wings, Wildlife observation 2 Comments
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