Delayed Arrival of Snow Geese
A wildlife photographer observes delayed migration of Snow Geese this season and discusses possible influencing factors like weather and avian influenza.
National Wildlife Refuges
Winter Movement of Whitetail Bucks at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the winter travel patterns, home ranges, and habitat usage of whitetail bucks at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Why Deer Choose Greenbrier Over Corn in Winter
Examining factors like nutrition, accessibility, and digestibility that lead deer to choose greenbrier over an available corn field in winter.
Great Blue Heron Winter Adaptations
Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow Great Blue Herons to withstand freezing temperatures and still thrive in harsh environments.
How Coyotes Use Camouflage to Disappear
An in-depth look at the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow coyotes to blend into their surroundings and evade predators and prey.
Northern Harrier Eating Snow Goose
First-hand account and photo of a Northern Harrier preying on a Snow Goose in the wetlands of an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Savannah Sparrow In Oklahoma
I documented sighting a Savannah Sparrow in a large field near the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
White-crowned Sparrow in the Morning Light
A wildlife photographer shares how he takes pictures of White-crowned Sparrows and other small birds by waiting patiently at his favorite wildlife refuge.
Swamp Sparrow Pictures and Facts
See pictures and learn interesting facts about the Swamp Sparrow, a medium-sized songbird found in wetlands across North America.
Telling Western and Eastern Meadowlarks Apart
Delve into the subtle yet distinctive differences between the Western and Eastern Meadowlarks, exploring their unique songs and visual characteristics.
Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe
Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.
Frosty Morning With A Whitetail Doe
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an early frosty morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Snow Geese Flocking to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Come witness the incredible sight of thousands of snow geese flocking to Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge this winter.
A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch
A nature photographer describes capturing images of a Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg, a posture many birds adopt to conserve body heat in cold weather.
Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a Killdeer, an elegant yet hardy member of the plover family, while visiting a Wildlife Refuge.