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A Fawn Running Towards Me

July 22, 2023July 24, 2022 by Steve Creek
A Playful Fawn's Approach

Join me on a summer morning when a curious Whitetail Fawn unexpectedly approaches, captivated by the presence of the observer.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags fawn, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

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Horned Passalus Beetle With Mites

December 6, 2024July 23, 2022 by Steve Creek
Horned Passalus Beetle With Mites

Learn about the Horned Passalus beetle, its role as a decomposer, and its tiny mite companions in the forests near Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, beetle habitat, beetles, Bessbug, decomposers, forest ecosystem, forest health, Horned Passalus Beetle, Mites, Nature Photography, ouachita national forest, symbiosis, wildlife, Wildlife observation

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Robber Fly Predator on Rocks

December 17, 2025July 21, 2022 by Steve Creek
Front View Of Robber Fly On Rocks

Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares close-up photos of a Robber Fly perched on rocks and describes its fierce hunting skills and unique features.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography Tags Close-up photography, Insect photography, ouachita national forest, robber fly, Wildlife Photography

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Same Buck, Two Months Apart

July 3, 2024July 20, 2022 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Buck Spike

I will show you two photos of the same Whitetail Buck, taken two months apart, to showcase just how fast antlers grow. The first photo was taken in May…

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags Antlers, buck, deer, ouachita national forest, whitetail

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Racer vs Rat Snake: How To Tell Them Apart

April 30, 2026July 19, 2022 by Steve Creek
Dark snake photographed for comparing North American racer and rat snake identification clues

Learn how I compare a North American racer vs rat snake by checking body shape, scales, belly pattern, behavior, and habitat.

Categories Snakes Tags non-venomous snakes, north american racer, Rat Snake, snake behavior, snake comparison, snake diet, snake habitat, snake identification, snake species

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Cicada Without a Body

November 28, 2024July 18, 2022 by Steve Creek
Cicada Without A Body

Discover the eerie world of Zombie Cicadas in Arkansas—victims of a parasitic fungus that controls their behavior and spreads its spores.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Cicada lifecycle, cicadas, fungal infections, Insect Behavior, insect ecology, Massospora, Nature Photography, parasitic fungi, Zombie Cicadas

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Flight Photo Tips

December 21, 2025July 17, 2022 by Steve Creek
Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird with red throat hovering in mid-air against a green background.

Capture the Ruby-throated Hummingbird in flight with these photo tips and settings from my yard in Arkansas.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird photography tips, Canon EOS R5, hummingbird photography, ruby-throated hummingbird

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Honey Bee Getting Water in My Arkansas Yard

December 20, 2025July 16, 2022 by Steve Creek
Honey bee collecting water at a shallow birdbath.

A close look at a honey bee collecting water in my Arkansas yard, highlighting pollinator behavior and a quiet backyard moment.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography, Lavaca Tags beauty, ecosystem, hive, honey bee, honey bee behavior, nature lover, pollination, temperature regulation, tiny creatures, Water, Wildlife Photography, Yard
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