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A Cottontail Rabbit Raids My Bird Feeder for the First Time

September 5, 2025July 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
Cottontail Rabbit with head down eating seeds from a bird feeder tray placed on a stone base in the grass.

A bold Cottontail Rabbit climbed into my bird feeder for the first time and ate birdseed, offering a fun surprise in my Arkansas yard.

Categories Rabbits Tags Arkansas, Backyard wildlife, Bird Feeder, Cottontail Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail, unexpected animals, Wildlife Photography

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A Rainy Vigil: Male Eastern Bluebird Stands Guard

September 5, 2025July 9, 2025 by Steve Creek
Wet male Eastern Bluebird perched on a rain-slicked branch with blurred background in Arkansas yard.

Male Eastern Bluebird in rain keeps watch by nest box, soaked but alert as he protects the nest with quiet determination.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, eastern bluebird, Nesting behavior, rainy day wildlife photography

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Japanese Beetle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

September 5, 2025July 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Japanese beetle with copper and green coloring resting on a vertical blade of grass, photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Japanese beetle spotted at Sequoyah NWR. I photographed this invasive insect up close on a quiet morning. Learn more about its impact.

Categories Insect Photography Tags invasive insects, Japanese Beetle, macro photography, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge 2 Comments

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Baby Northern Mockingbirds in My Yard

September 5, 2025July 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two baby Northern Mockingbirds resting on pine needles at the base of an oak tree.

Spotted baby Northern Mockingbirds in my yard on July 4th. A rare and exciting encounter with fledglings up close.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Baby birds, backyard birdwatching, fledgling birds, northern mockingbird, summer birding 1 Comment

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Northern Cardinal Molting in My Yard Since June

September 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal with bald head due to molting, photographed from the front in a backyard setting in Arkansas.

A male Northern Cardinal in my yard has been molting since June. Learn why early molting or baldness might occur and what to watch for.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird health, Birdwatching, molting birds, northern cardinal, summer molt

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Exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Through My Lens

September 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Gravel road running between cornfields with rainbow in the sky at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge through my July 2025 photos showcasing its beauty, trails, and wildlife habitat.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags arkansas river, cooperative farming, Lower Scarborough Slough, nature trails, Oklahoma photography, Wildlife Photography

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Update on Eastern Bluebirds Nesting in My Yard

February 13, 2026July 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird peeking out of a wooden nest box opening, alert and observing surroundings.

Eastern Bluebirds nesting again in my yard, with both females likely incubating eggs and males standing guard nearby.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Eastern Bluebirds, Nesting birds 1 Comment

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Deer at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

September 5, 2025July 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Doe and young Buck with velvet antlers standing alert in tall green grass at Holla Bend.

White-tailed Deer and first fawn sightings highlight my return to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.

Categories White-tailed Deer Tags Arkansas Wildlife, fawns, Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Refuge Habitat, white-tailed deer 1 Comment
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