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Golden Hour Wildlife Photography: Essential Techniques

April 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
Red-shouldered Hawk Rising From The Lake With A Fish

Learn essential golden hour wildlife photography techniques for camera settings and composition to capture stunning images in perfect light.

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags animal photography, golden hour photography, Nature Photography, photography techniques, Wildlife Photography

Spring Nesting Birds in My Arkansas Backyard

April 30, 2025March 29, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Robin standing on the ground holding a bundle of dry twigs and grass in its beak for nest building.

Backyard birds nesting in Arkansas bring spring to life—bluebirds, robins, and more right outside the door.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Birdwatching, Eastern Bluebirds, nesting season, spring birds, Wildlife Photography

Red-headed Woodpeckers at Sequoyah Refuge

April 30, 2025March 26, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two Red-headed Woodpeckers on a dead tree, one perched outside and the other peeking from the nest cavity, against a clear blue sky.

A pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers build their nest in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a quiet spring morning.

Categories Bird Photography, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Woodpeckers Tags Birdwatching, cavity nesters, oklahoma birds, red-headed woodpecker, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, spring birds, Wildlife Photography, woodpecker nesting 1 Comment

Forest Wildlife Photography: Tips for Captivating Images

April 30, 2025March 25, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Buck in the Underbrush

Master forest wildlife photography with tips on managing low light, creating subject separation, and capturing animals in their habitat.

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags animal photography, camera settings, composition techniques, forest photography, low light photography, Nature Photography, Telephoto lens, wildlife focus techniques, Wildlife Photography

Armadillo at Sequoyah NWR After Controlled Burn

April 30, 2025March 24, 2025 by Steve Creek
Armadillo foraging with claws extended in burned field with scattered green shoots.

Spotted an armadillo foraging in a burned area at Sequoyah NWR. Discover how fire helps wildlife thrive in this unique Oklahoma refuge.

Categories Armadillo, Mammal Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Small Mammals Tags controlled burn, fire ecology, Oklahoma nature, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

Chickadees Join Bluebirds in Spring Nesting Season

March 23, 2025 by Steve Creek
A Carolina Chickadee perched on a vine looking over its shoulder, showing clear detail of its feathers.

Carolina Chickadees join Eastern Bluebirds in nesting in Arkansas. Discover their habits, nest building, and how they share backyard spaces.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdhouse, carolina chickadee, eastern bluebird, spring nesting

Eastern Bluebirds Begin Nesting in Arkansas

April 30, 2025March 22, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a female Eastern Bluebird with nesting material in her beak, preparing to build a nest.

Eastern Bluebirds have begun nesting in Arkansas! Follow their journey as they build their nest and prepare for a new season.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird nesting, bluebird house, Eastern Bluebirds, spring birds

American Coot Photography at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

March 21, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Coot pulling aquatic vegetation from the water at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, showcasing its foraging behavior.

American Coot Photography at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting its foraging habits and the importance of wetlands.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags American Coot, Birdwatching, Oklahoma wetlands, waterbirds, wetland conservation, Wildlife Photography

World Frog Day 2025: Protecting Our Amphibian Friends

March 20, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of an American Green Tree Frog sitting on a lotus stem, highlighting its bright green skin and delicate features in a natural setting.

Celebrate World Frog Day 2025! Discover why frogs matter, the Green Tree Frog’s role in nature, and how you can help protect them.

Categories Frogs, Reptiles & Amphibians Tags amphibian conservation, frog habitat, Green Tree Frog, World Frog Day

Dark-eyed Juncos: A Farewell to Arkansas’ Snowbirds

April 30, 2025March 20, 2025 by Steve Creek
Dark-eyed Junco perched on a branch, looking alert with its black eyes focused, preparing for migration as the season changes.

Dark-eyed Juncos leave Arkansas as spring arrives. A final look at these winter visitors before they migrate north.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Arkansas birds, bird migration, Birdwatching, dark-eyed junco, snowbirds, spring migration, Wildlife Photography, winter birds 3 Comments

Unusually Colored Striped Skunk at Sequoyah Refuge

April 30, 2025March 19, 2025 by Steve Creek
A rare striped skunk with an unusual mix of dark brown and black fur, walking on a gravel road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Unusually Colored Striped Skunk spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A rare and fascinating wildlife sighting with unique traits!

Categories Mammal Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Skunks Tags Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, rare animal sightings, striped skunk, unique skunk, Wildlife Photography

A Hiker’s Reflection on the Jed Johnson Tower Trail

April 30, 2025March 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Jed Johnson Tower: A Historic Landmark in the Wichita Mountains

Explore the beauty of the Jed Johnson Tower Trail in the Wichita Mountains—a short but rewarding hike with stunning views and rich history.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags hiking trails, Jed Johnson Tower, Nature Photography, Oklahoma hiking, outdoor adventure, scenic views, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

Slithering into Saint Patrick’s Day with A Rough Green Snake

April 30, 2025March 17, 2025 by Steve Creek
Rough Green Snake peeking through bright green oak leaves, well-camouflaged in the summer foliage.

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Arkansas’ Rough Green Snake, a vibrant symbol of spring’s renewal and nature’s quiet beauty.

Categories Reptiles & Amphibians, Snakes Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Green Snake, nature conservation, Reptiles of Arkansas, rough green snake, Saint Patrick's Day, Wildlife Photography

A Peaceful Morning with Canada Geese at Wells Lake

April 30, 2025March 16, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two Canada Geese flying in unison over the reflective surface of Wells Lake at sunrise, with their reflections clearly visible.

Capturing the beauty of Canada Geese at Wells Lake during a peaceful sunrise—nature’s quiet moments frozen in time.

Categories Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas nature, Birdwatching, Canada Geese, nature conservation, sunrise photography, Wells Lake, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

Photographing Fast-Moving Wildlife: Expert Tips for Sharp Shots

April 30, 2025March 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
Capturing the Precision of a Dragonfly in Flight

Photographing fast-moving wildlife is easier with fast shutter speeds, precise autofocus, and expert techniques for sharp action shots.

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags action photography, animal photography, Autofocus Techniques, Bird photography, fast shutter speed, Nature Photography, Wildlife Photography
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