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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.

North American Beaver Bathing At Dawn

June 29, 2025June 11, 2020 by Steve Creek
North American Beaver grooming itself at the water's edge in early morning light

North American beaver bathing photos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I captured this rare grooming behavior.

Categories Beavers Tags north american beaver, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

What Is Wrong With This Fawn

December 27, 2022June 10, 2020 by Steve Creek
Fawn With Injured Mouth

I watched this Whitetail Doe and Fawn for almost two weeks. I noticed the Fawn has something wrong with its mouth and nose. I researched what this could be and the information I found wasn’t very positive for the survival of the Fawn. Another dangerous thing for this Fawn is a Coyote I see in … Read more

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags deer, doe, fawn, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, whitetail

Two More Bucks In Velvet

December 27, 2022June 8, 2020 by Steve Creek
Large Whitetail Buck In Velvet

I’m catching these Whitetail Bucks out at sunrise. They don’t stay out long so I drive to where I think they will be when I first arrive at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. As you can see in my last few posts, I have been correct a few times. How I Got The Shot – Two … Read more

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

Older Whitetail Buck In Velvet

December 27, 2022June 7, 2020 by Steve Creek
Older Buck In Velvet

This looks like an older Whitetail Buck compared to the last Buck photos I posted mainly because of how his body looks and not because of his antlers. His antlers will grow all of its points (tines) by the end of this month (June). I would like to see this Buck again this fall because … Read more

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

June Buck Photography: Peak Velvet Season at Sequoyah

June 8, 2025June 5, 2020 by Steve Creek
White-tailed deer buck with velvet antlers standing alert among green spring foliage

June offers the best buck photography opportunities at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during peak velvet season.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, buck photography, deer, June wildlife photography, Nature Photography, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, velvet, Velvet antlers, white-tailed deer, whitetail

Raccoon in a Mulberry Tree: A Wildlife Surprise

May 19, 2025May 22, 2020 by Steve Creek
Raccoon standing on a branch surrounded by green mulberry leaves at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Raccoon in a Mulberry Tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A surprise wildlife photography moment worth capturing.

Categories Raccoons Tags Bird photography, mulberry tree, nature, omnivores, raccoon, raccoon behavior, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, wildlife habits, Wildlife Photography

Raccoon With Tongue Out

December 21, 2023May 20, 2020 by Steve Creek
Raccoon in tall grass with its tongue sticking out, facing the camera in playful expression.

An account of witnessing a raccoon enjoying a carp meal in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, with details on raccoon behavior and diet.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Animal Behavior, Carp, diet, Fish, intelligent animals, omnivore, procyon lotor, raccoon, torpor, wildlife, Wildlife refuge

Coyote Slinking By

February 10, 2023May 6, 2020 by Steve Creek
Coyote Slinking By

On one of my recent trips to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had a particularly fascinating encounter with a coyote.

Categories Coyote Tags oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

Whitetail Buck Running Through Water

February 13, 2023May 5, 2020 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Deer bounding through shallow water, creating splashes as it runs, its presence revealed by sound before sight.

I was lucky to photograph this Whitetail Buck running through water. I had just pulled into the parking area for the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at…

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, deer, oklahoma, Running, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Water, whitetail

Swamp Rabbit Eating Grass

April 12, 2025April 20, 2020 by Steve Creek
Swamp Rabbit Eating

I was fortunate to photographed this Swamp Rabbit as it munched on some grass. Despite initially running away from me into the woods, the rabbit eventually…

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Rabbits Tags ouachita national forest, rabbit, swamp rabbits

Maybe Related To Cinnamon Raccoon

April 12, 2025April 14, 2020 by Steve Creek
Maybe Another Cinnamon Raccoon

Although it appears darker in color due to being wet, I couldn’t help but notice its resemblance to the Cinnamon Raccoon. I don’t believe it to be a true…

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Swamp Rabbit Grooming: A Backyard Wildlife Close-Up

April 2, 2025April 12, 2020 by Steve Creek
Swamp Rabbit grooming its face with its paw in a grassy backyard

Captured a Swamp Rabbit grooming its face—learn why this behavior matters and why it’s a rare wildlife photography moment.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Rabbits Tags animal grooming, Backyard wildlife, rabbit behavior, Swamp Rabbit, Wildlife Photography

Louisiana Wildlife Insider Featured My Photos in Two Articles

July 25, 2025April 10, 2020 by Steve Creek
Louisiana Wildlife Insider Deer

My photos were featured in two Louisiana Wildlife Insider articles on deer flooding and swamp rabbit conservation.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags deer, deer flooding Louisiana, louisiana, Louisiana Wildlife Insider, Nature Photography, Swamp Rabbit, Wildlife Photography

North American Beaver Feeding

April 25, 2024April 8, 2020 by Steve Creek
North American Beaver Feeding

I had the opportunity to witness a North American Beaver enjoying its morning meal. The Lower Scarborough Slough can be found just north of the 4-corners…

Categories Beavers, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags beaver, Feeding

Swamp Rabbit With Tongue Out

March 30, 2025April 1, 2020 by Steve Creek
Swamp Rabbit With Tongue Out

A Swamp Rabbit stuck its tongue out in my Arkansas yard—an unexpected and unforgettable backyard wildlife photography moment!

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Rabbits Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, ouachita national forest, Swamp Rabbit, Tongue, Wildlife Photography
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