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American Crows Followed Me Back to My Truck

October 19, 2026 by Steve Creek
One of two Wichita Mountains crows perched on a slender bare branch against a blue sky

Wichita Mountains crows followed me back to my truck after bothering a Red-tailed Hawk, giving me a chance to photograph both birds.

Categories Bird Photography Tags american crow, crow behavior, Doris Campground, Oklahoma wildlife, red-tailed hawk, wichita mountains wildlife refuge 2 Comments

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Fall Duck Numbers 2026: Mallards Hit a 33-Year Low

October 18, 2026 by Steve Creek
Male and female Mallards flying together against a blue sky, illustrating the 2026 duck survey population decline.

The 2026 duck survey shows Mallards at a 33-year low. See what declining numbers and drought may mean for my Sequoyah photography.

Categories Bird Photography Tags 2026 Duck Survey, Blue-winged Teal, Duck Migration, Mallards, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, waterfowl, Wildlife Photography, Wood Ducks 2 Comments

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Doris Campground Titmice and a Beak Full of Seeds

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Steve Creek
One of the Doris Campground titmice holding three sunflower kernels in its beak.

Doris Campground titmice landed on my cap, ate from my hand, and surprised me when one carried three sunflower kernels in its beak.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird behavior, camping, Doris Campground, oklahoma birds, sunflower kernels, tufted titmouse, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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An Elk Photo That Looks Like an Argument

October 16, 2026October 15, 2026 by Steve Creek
Bull elk with tongue out beside a cow with her head raised and a bedded calf among rocks and dry grass.

Elk photo perspective makes a scratching cow look upset with a bull. I explain the moment at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags bull elk, cow elk, elk, elk behavior, elk calf, Oklahoma wildlife, wichita mountains wildlife refuge 2 Comments
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