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Mammal Photography

Explore “Mammal Photography” in this exciting category. Get tips for photographing mammals in their natural habitats. Learn about gear, timing, and techniques for great shots. Find the best locations like forests, plains, and mountains. This category is perfect for wildlife photographers and enthusiasts. Capture the charm of deer, bears, foxes, and more.

Whitetail Fawn Near My Property

November 8, 2024August 23, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Fawn Near My Property

Summertime is a magical season for many reasons, but one of the most special moments for me is observing the growth of fawns on my property.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Deer and Ungulates Tags fawn, ouachita national forest, whitetail

Coyote Pup Photography Challenges

July 1, 2024August 22, 2020 by Steve Creek
Coyote Pup Trotting Across Mowed Field

A wildlife photographer describes challenges getting good shots of coyote pups at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Coyote, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags coyote behavior, coyote hunting, Coyote pup, Nature Photography, wildlife, Wildlife Photography

Fawns Strengthen Bonds Through Grooming Rituals

November 8, 2024August 21, 2020 by Steve Creek
Fawns Grooming Each Other

A wildlife photography blog post about the endearing grooming behaviors of young whitetail deer fawns and how the ritual strengthens social bonds.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags allogrooming, animal behaviors, bonding, fawns, grooming behaviors, grooming rituals, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife Photography

Why Whitetail Deer Have Chin Whiskers

December 5, 2024August 11, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Doe's Chin Whiskers

A wildlife photographer describes how he captured a close-up image of a whitetail doe’s chin whiskers, explaining their sensory purpose.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags Adaptations, chin whiskers, deer, Nature Photography, sensory system, Whitetail Deer, whitetail doe, wildlife, Wildlife Photography

Whitetail Buck Bedded in Thick June Vegetation

October 14, 2024August 9, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Buck Bedded In Thick Vegetation

A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a sneaky whitetail buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Antlers, buck, nature, Photography, velvet, white-tailed buck, Whitetail Deer, wildlife

Up Close with a White-Tailed Fawn

August 12, 2023August 8, 2020 by Steve Creek
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.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags closeup photo, deer, fawn, white-tailed deer, Wildlife Photography

Motherly Bonding: Doe Licking Fawn’s Ear

November 3, 2024August 7, 2020 by Steve Creek
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.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags doe, fawn, Grooming, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife Photography

Fawn Kissing A Flower

August 8, 2024August 6, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Fawn Kissing 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.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags fawn, flower, Nature Photography, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife Photography

A Friendly Whitetail Doe

August 8, 2024August 3, 2020 by Steve Creek
Friendly Whitetail Doe Feeding Near Me

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.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags deer, doe, whitetail

Whitetail Fawn Twins Spotted at Sequoyah Refuge

August 8, 2024August 2, 2020 by Steve Creek
Fawn Twins Sharing A Meal

A wildlife photographer reflects on capturing an endearing photo of whitetail fawn twins sharing a meal at a national wildlife refuge.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags fawn photos, fawn twins, Nature Photography, Whitetail Deer, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

Coyote Wading Slough

February 5, 2023July 29, 2020 by Steve Creek
Coyote Wading Slough

While I was watching and photographing a Whitetail Doe and her Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, a pair of Coyotes appeared. The Coyotes were on the opposite side of the slough from the deer but they crossed over to the same side. The female Coyote went into the thick vegetation while … Read more

Categories Coyote Tags coyote, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

Whitetail Doe And Fawn Reflection

January 5, 2024July 28, 2020 by Steve Creek
White-tailed deer and spotted fawn standing at the edge of a waterhole, reflected in the still water with dense green vegetation in the background.

Capturing a Moment in the Wild: The Whitetail Doe and Fawn Reflection: While I was enjoying a peaceful morning on the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at…

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags deer, doe, fawn, whitetail

River Otter Munching on Catfish Head

December 15, 2023July 25, 2020 by Steve Creek
Otter Eating Catfish Head

First-hand account of witnessing a River Otter eating a catfish head. Includes a vivid description of the Otter’s resilience and fascinating behavior up close.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Otter, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Catfish, nature, nature story, otter, River Otter, wilderness story, wildlife, wildlife encounter, Wildlife refuge, wildlife story

Groundhog On A Cottonwood Log

February 2, 2023July 23, 2020 by Steve Creek
Groundhog On A Log

I almost passed by this Groundhog while driving the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I got a glimpse of a tail and that made me stop. This is the first Groundhog that I have photographed at this refuge. As soon as I spotted an animal tail near a downed Cottonwood … Read more

Categories Groundhogs Tags fujifilm xt3, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

Large 6 Point Buck In Velvet

November 8, 2024July 19, 2020 by Steve Creek
Large 6 Point Whitetail Buck In Velvet

Spotting a large 6 point Whitetail Buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma is always a treat for any wildlife photographer. During…

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, velvet, whitetail
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