Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp Discovery
A wildlife photographer describes an unexpected discovery of a Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp while hiking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Insect Photography
Dive into the world of “Insect Photography” with this category. Learn tips for capturing stunning close-up images of insects. Discover the best equipment, lighting, and settings for macro shots. Explore habitats like forests, gardens, and wetlands to find subjects. This category suits photographers and nature lovers alike. Master techniques to showcase the beauty of bees, butterflies, beetles, and more.
The Remarkable Bag Worm
Learn about the fascinating Bag Worm, its camouflaged homes, unique life cycle, and survival strategies observed in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Butterflies at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer’s experience photographing and identifying two different butterfly species, the red admiral and pearl crescent.
A Chance Encounter with a Cottonwood Borer
A wildlife photographer encounters and photographs a Cottonwood Borer beetle while leaving the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Yellowjackets and Velvet Ants: Stingers in the Yard
I had a close encounter with a couple of insects known for their painful stings – Yellowjackets and Velvet Ants.
Grasshopper Going For a Ride
Wildlife photographer shares images and stories of grasshoppers and cicadas encountered during travels in Oklahoma.
An Update On Grasshoppers in Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek provides an update on grasshopper numbers in Oklahoma after speculating about an infestation in his local wildlife refuge.
Grasshopper Explosion At The Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes noticing an explosion in the grasshopper population while walking the roads of an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.