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Spike Bull Elk Nuzzling Cow Elk in Boxley Valley

January 21, 2026November 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Spike bull elk resting chin on cow elk’s back in foggy Boxley Valley meadow.

I photographed a spike bull elk nuzzling a cow elk in Boxley Valley. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this calm fall encounter.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas, Boxley Valley, Canon EOS R5, cow elk, elk, elk photography, fall fog, RF 200-800mm lens, rut season, spike bull elk, Wildlife behavior 2 Comments

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Elk Behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas

January 21, 2026November 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Bull elk lifts head in Flehmen posture beside cow elk.

I watched late-season elk behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how bulls test cows during the November rut and my photography notes.

Categories Elk Tags Animal Behavior, Arkansas Wildlife, autumn, Boxley Valley, buffalo national river, Canon R5, elk, elk rut, flehmen response, Wildlife Photography

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Bullfrog Sightings on a Cold November Morning

January 21, 2026November 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Bullfrog peeking above duckweed on a cold morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I found Bullfrogs active in cold weather at Sequoyah Refuge, Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes from this chilly morning.

Categories Bullfrogs Tags amphibian, bullfrog, Canon EOS R5, cold weather, Duckweed, hibernation, Oklahoma wildlife, RF 100–500mm, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography

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National Bison Day at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

January 21, 2026November 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
American bison grazing at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

In honor of National Bison Day, I share my photo of an American bison at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bison Tags American bison, bison photography, National Bison Day, Native American heritage, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie ecosystem, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife conservation 1 Comment

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Eight-Legged Halloween: The Truth About Tarantulas

January 21, 2026October 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a tarantula resting on coarse asphalt in Oklahoma

I photographed a tarantula up close to show why these Halloween icons deserve respect, not fear. Learn the real facts about tarantulas.

Categories Spiders Tags Arachnid, arachnid behavior, Halloween, macro photography, nature education, Oklahoma wildlife, spider, tarantula, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Brown Thrasher Birdbath: A Splash of Wild Energy

February 20, 2026October 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Brown Thrasher splashing water high during energetic morning bath.

Brown Thrasher birdbath chaos in my Arkansas yard, water flying like glitter in the sun. Wildlife notes and camera settings included.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, birdbath behavior, brown thrasher, Toxostoma rufum 2 Comments

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Eastern Bluebird Molt in Arkansas | Fall Feather Renewal

January 21, 2026October 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird molting on birdhouse roof in Arkansas yard, showing patchy plumage.

I photographed an Eastern Bluebird Molt on my birdhouse roof in Arkansas this October morning. Learn more in my Wildlife Notes.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, avian behavior, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Canon R5, eastern bluebird, fall birds, molt, rf 200–800mm

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Fox Squirrels Gathering Acorns During a Mast Year in Arkansas

October 14, 2025 by Steve Creek
Fox squirrel facing camera on grass gathering acorns during a mast year in Arkansas

Fox squirrels in Arkansas are busy gathering acorns during this mast year, storing food and helping oak trees spread.

Categories Squirrels Tags Acorns, Arkansas, Backyard wildlife, behavior, fall, Fox Squirrel, mast year
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