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Yellowjackets and Velvet Ants in the Yard

April 24, 2026August 3, 2023 by Steve Creek
Yellowjacket emerging from an underground nest opening in the yard

Yellowjackets and velvet ants crossed my path in the yard, reminding me why I watch my step around stinging insects.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Insect Photography, Lavaca Tags cow killers, stings, velvet ants, wasps, Wildlife Photography, yellowjackets 4 Comments

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Stretching Yellow-crowned Night-Heron at Sequoyah NWR

April 24, 2026August 2, 2023 by Steve Creek
Young Yellow-crowned Night-Heron stretching both wings after catching crawdads at Sequoyah NWR

These two photos feature a delightful young Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, engaging in an amusing stretching routine after a fulfilling crawdad-catching session.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, Bird Watching, Stretching birds, Wildlife Photographer, yellow-crowned night-heron

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Young Spike Whitetail Buck at Sequoyah Refuge

April 24, 2026August 2, 2023 by Steve Creek
Young spike whitetail buck in velvet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Spike whitetail buck photographed in summer velvet along the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Nature Photography, spike buck, Velvet antlers, whitetail, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

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Osprey on a Towering Nest in Wyoming

April 24, 2026August 1, 2023 by Steve Creek
Osprey perched on a large stick nest atop a utility pole near Dubois Wyoming

Osprey nest in Wyoming photographed near Dubois, with notes on behavior, habitat, and the camera settings used.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Birds of Prey, Osprey, Wildlife Photography, wyoming
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