Potters Wasp Nest Here In Arkansas
This Potter Wasp Nest was on a pine sapling in my yard here in Arkansas. This is the second one of these I have found. The first one was on a rock I found…
Discovering Dragonflies at Sequoyah Refuge
Explore Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge through the lens of a wildlife photographer, capturing dragonflies and their vital role in the ecosystem.
Graceful Ratsnake Among the Rocks
Witness a captivating moment as Steve Creek, a Wildlife Photographer, shares his peaceful encounter with a Ratsnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Red-eared Slider Crossing Road
This Red-eared Slider was crossing the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I made a blog post twice before regarding reasons these turtles are out of the water. The first blog post I made, I thought could be a Red-eared Slider Searching For New Habitat and the second post was … Read more
Watersnake Swimming Toward Me
I photographed this Watersnake swimming toward me in an area known as the Lower Scarborough which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Watersnakes are a common sight for many people who enjoy spending time near or in the water. While they can be intimidating, they are usually not dangerous to humans. However, … Read more
Why Whitetail Deer Have Chin Whiskers
A wildlife photographer describes how he captured a close-up image of a whitetail doe’s chin whiskers, explaining their sensory purpose.
Water Snake Draped Over Limb In Water
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a water snake draped over a limb near the water in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Buck Bedded in Thick June Vegetation
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a sneaky whitetail buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Up Close with a White-Tailed Fawn
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about getting a closeup shot of a white-tailed deer fawn at the Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma back in 2009 versus now.
Motherly Bonding: Doe Licking Fawn’s Ear
A wildlife photographer captures a touching moment between a whitetail doe grooming her fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Fawn Kissing A Flower
The fawn approached a flower, creating a serendipitous moment that I could not resist. I took a photo as the fawn appeared to delicately kiss the petals.
Photographing Snakes: Capturing Images Safely
Tips and guidelines from a wildlife photographer for taking stunning photos of snakes safely without disturbing or threatening the animals.
Snapping Turtles Mating
I had the privilege of capturing an extraordinary moment when two Snapping Turtles engaged in their unique mating ritual.
A Friendly Whitetail Doe
This Doe began feeding on the side of the road, completely unfazed by my presence. The doe was so close that I had to back up in order to capture a photo.
Whitetail Fawn Twins Spotted at Sequoyah Refuge
A wildlife photographer reflects on capturing an endearing photo of whitetail fawn twins sharing a meal at a national wildlife refuge.