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National Hummingbird Day: A Celebration of Tiny Wonders

September 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird mid-flight with wings open against a soft green background.

Celebrate National Hummingbird Day with hummingbird facts, photography tips, and simple ways to support their conservation.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird photography, Hummingbirds, National Hummingbird Day, Wildlife conservation

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Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Arkansas Preparing to Migrate

September 5, 2025September 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Ruby-throated Hummingbird perched on a branch in Arkansas with one foot raised, preparing for fall migration.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in Arkansas prepare for migration south. Learn about their behavior and tips for photographing them.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Bird photography, Hummingbirds, migration, ruby-throated hummingbird 3 Comments

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Dog-day Cicadas Abundant in My Arkansas Yard This Summer

September 5, 2025September 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up view of a Dog-day Cicada on wood, highlighting its eyes, legs, and green markings.

An abundance of Dog-day Cicadas filled my yard this summer. Discover their song, life cycle, and role in Arkansas ecosystems.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard nature, cicadas, Dog-day Cicada, summer insects 1 Comment

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American Birdwing Grasshopper in Oklahoma

September 5, 2025September 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of an American Birdwing Grasshopper perched on a grass stem at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed with a Canon EOS R7 and 100–500mm lens.

Photographing the American Birdwing Grasshopper at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with tips on settings, approach, and field notes.

Categories Insect Photography Tags American Birdwing Grasshopper, grasshopper photography, insect macro, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife photography tips 1 Comment

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Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar in Oklahoma

September 5, 2025August 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar with long hairs peeking out from under a green leaf, photographed at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma.

Discover the Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma and learn how to photograph this hidden insect.

Categories Insect Photography Tags insect photography tips, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Virginia Tiger Moth, Yellow Woolly Bear Caterpillar 3 Comments

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Walking Stick Insect in Arkansas

October 24, 2025August 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
Walking Stick Insect camouflaged on a wooden fence post in Arkansas, photographed with natural light.

Walking Stick Insect in Arkansas spotted near Ouachita National Forest. A naturalist and photography journal entry capturing its camouflage.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Insect photography, ouachita national forest, Walking Stick Insect

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Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly on Thistle in the Ouachita National Forest

October 24, 2025August 29, 2025 by Steve Creek
Cloudless Sulphur butterfly with pale yellow wings feeding on a purple thistle flower in the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.

Cloudless Sulphur butterfly on a thistle in the Ouachita National Forest, with field notes and photo tips for capturing butterflies.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Butterflies, butterfly photography, Cloudless Sulphur, ouachita national forest, Pollinators, thistle

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Pipevine Swallowtail on Thistle in the Ouachita National Forest

September 5, 2025August 28, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly with blue and orange spotted wings perched on a purple thistle flower in Arkansas.

Pipevine Swallowtail on thistle in Ouachita National Forest, a butterfly with shimmering blue wings and bright orange spots.

Categories Insect Photography Tags butterflies of Arkansas, ouachita national forest, Pipevine Swallowtail, Pollinators, thistle wildflowers
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