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Red-Eared Slider: The Remarkable Journey of a Turtle

April 7, 2026April 29, 2020 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider turtle entering a shallow pool of water after being relocated.

Spotted a Red-eared Slider in Arkansas? Discover why these turtles leave the water and what makes their journeys so remarkable.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Reptiles & Amphibians, Turtles Tags Arkansas Wildlife, invasive species, red-eared slider, turtle photography, Wildlife behavior

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Red-winged Blackbird Territorial Display

April 7, 2026April 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

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Barred Owl Returns for a Close-Up at Sequoyah

April 7, 2026April 27, 2020 by Steve Creek
Barred owl perched near the auto-tour route at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Barred owl close-up at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge after a patient roadside wait on a clear April morning in Oklahoma.

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

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Hovering Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

April 7, 2026April 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

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Prothonotary Warbler Is Tolerant of Humans

February 13, 2026April 25, 2020 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler perched on branch showing golden plumage

A Prothonotary Warbler approached my pickup at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, showing remarkable tolerance of humans.

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

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Barred Owl On A Foggy Morning

April 7, 2026April 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

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Luna Moth Missing Hind Wing

April 7, 2026April 23, 2020 by Steve Creek
Luna moth resting on tree bark with one hind wing missing

Luna moth missing a hind wing on an Arkansas tree, with notes on its eye spots, short adult life, and how I made the photo.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography Tags Luna Moth, moths, ouachita national forest

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Finding a Wild Turkey Nest in the Ouachita National Forest

April 7, 2026April 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
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