Skip to content
Steve Creek Wildlife Photography

Steve Creek Wildlife Photography

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • License Images
  • My Camper
  • Photo Tips

Winter Birds: Purple Finch, House Finch & White-crowned Sparrow

January 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-crowned Sparrow in the Snow

Snow in Arkansas brought a female Purple Finch, a male House Finch, and a White-crowned Sparrow to my yard. Here’s their story.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard birding, Bird photography, birds, Birdwatching, house finch, purple finch, snowy yard, white-crowned sparrow, winter birds 1 Comment

The Red-bellied Woodpecker After the Snow

January 14, 2025 by Steve Creek
Curious Woodpecker Close-Up

Red-bellied Woodpecker visits Arkansas feeder after snow, captured with Canon R5 Mark II and RF 200-800 lens. Vibrant colors in winter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird behavior, Bird feeders, Birdwatching, Canon R5 Mark II, Red-bellied Woodpecker, RF 200-800 lens, snow photography, Wildlife Photography, winter bird photography

Birds in the Snow: Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds

January 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Common Grackle’s Intense Stare

Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds flock to snowy Arkansas feeders, showcasing bold behavior and survival strategies during winter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard birding, Bird behavior, Bird photography, common grackle, mixed blackbird flocks, red-winged blackbird, snowy feeders, Wildlife Photography, winter birds

Fox Sparrows Visits My Arkansas Yard in the Snow

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 by Steve Creek
Fox Sparrow Standing in Fresh Arkansas Snow

Fox Sparrows are winter visitors to Arkansas. Learn about their habits, habitat, and how to spot them with photos of one in the snow.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, fox sparrow, snow birds, sparrows, Wildlife Photography, winter birds

A Rare Rusty Blackbird in My Arkansas Yard

January 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Front-Facing Rusty Blackbird in Snow

Rare Rusty Blackbird sighting in snowy Arkansas. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Euphagus carolinus, Rusty Blackbird, snow, vulnerable species, Wildlife conservation, winter birds 2 Comments

It Snowed in Arkansas! Birds in the Snow and a Special Visitor

January 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
Harris’s Sparrow Close-Up

Snow in Arkansas brought birds like Harris’s Sparrows, cardinals, and juncos to my feeders. Photos capture their beauty in winter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Bird photography, Birdwatching, dark-eyed junco, harris's sparrow, northern cardinal, snow, winter wildlife

Wildlife Photography Trip to Osage Hills and Tallgrass Prairie

January 9, 2025 by Steve Creek
Portrait of a White-Tailed Doe

Camping and photographing wildlife at Osage Hills State Park and Tallgrass Prairie Preserve revealed stunning encounters with nature.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags bison, Nature Photography, oklahoma, Osage Hills State Park, red-tailed hawk, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, white-tailed deer, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

Ringing in 2025 in Oklahoma With A Coyote Encounter

January 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Curious Coyote: A Close Encounter at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

Start 2025 with a close coyote encounter at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve! Explore Oklahoma’s wilderness, wildlife, and New Year adventures.

Categories Coyote Tags coyote encounter, nature adventures, New Year camping, Oklahoma wildlife, Osage Hills State Park, outdoor exploration, Pawhuska, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Wildlife Photography

Raptors of Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

January 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Immature Male Northern Harrier Focused Glide Over the Prairie

Explore the beauty of raptors at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, including Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk sightings.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird photography, Northern Harrier, oklahoma, prairie, raptors, red-tailed hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, wildlife 2 Comments

Continuing My New Year’s Eve at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

January 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
One-Antlered Buck in the Winter Woods

Explore the fascinating process of antler casting and abundant White-tailed Deer sightings at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags antler casting, deer behavior, deer sightings, nature, New Year’s Eve, oklahoma, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, white-tailed deer, Wildlife Photography

A Remarkable Encounter: White-tailed Buck and Eastern Phoebe

March 14, 2025January 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Nature's Caretaker

Witness a rare moment as an Eastern Phoebe removes a tick from a White-tailed Buck at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, White-tailed Deer Tags Bird behavior, eastern phoebe, mutualistic behavior, nature, oklahoma, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, white-tailed buck, Wildlife Photography 3 Comments

A New Year’s Eve at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

January 5, 2025January 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
The Watchful Eye of a Bison

Explore the wildlife and vast beauty of Tallgrass Prairie Preserve on New Year’s Eve, featuring bison, raptors, and stunning prairie scenes.

Categories Bird Photography

Starting the New Year at Osage Hills State Park

January 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Armadillo on the Move

Start 2025 with wildlife photography at Osage Hills State Park, Oklahoma. Armadillos, hiking, and scenic beauty await!

Categories Armadillo Tags armadillos, camping, Hiking, nature, oklahoma, Osage Hills State Park, outdoor adventure, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Wildlife Photography

New Year’s Day Reflections as a Wildlife Photographer

January 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
Red-bellied Woodpecker and Its Prize

New Year wildlife photography reflections: lessons from 2024, goals for 2025, and how small stories in nature inspire conservation.

Categories Wildlife Tags conservation, Nature Photography, New Year reflections, photography goals, Photography Tips, storytelling, wildlife habits, Wildlife Photography 3 Comments

Fox Squirrel Fitness Plan: Salad Days

December 30, 2024 by Steve Creek
Healthy Habits: Fox Squirrel Edition

Fox squirrel ditches peanuts for salads after being called out for its size. A funny look at its healthy eating journey.

Categories Squirrels Tags Animal Behavior, Fox Squirrel, funny wildlife, healthy eating, Nature Photography, squirrel diet, squirrel photo, wildlife blog, wildlife humor
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page6 Page7 Page8 … Page97 Next →

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Usage

For print and commercial uses, please request a quote.

For online editorial and personal use, you may use images from this website provided you clearly credit Steve Creek in the image caption or article copy and include a clickable link back to this website.

License My Images

© 2025 Steve Creek All Rights Reserved

Categories

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions of Use

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

© 2025 Steve Creek Wildlife Photography • All Rights Reserved!