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Small Mammals

As a wildlife photographer in Arkansas, I focus on small mammals. These are the often-overlooked creatures. From squirrels and mice to shrews and voles, i capture their lives. I document their behavior and habitats in the wild.

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Fox Squirrels Gathering Acorns During a Mast Year in Arkansas

October 14, 2025 by Steve Creek
Fox squirrel facing camera on grass gathering acorns during a mast year in Arkansas

Fox squirrels in Arkansas are busy gathering acorns during this mast year, storing food and helping oak trees spread.

Categories Squirrels Tags Acorns, Arkansas, Backyard wildlife, behavior, fall, Fox Squirrel, mast year Leave a comment

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Eastern Cottontail’s Daily Hiding Spot in My Garden

September 5, 2025August 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Eastern Cottontail rabbit sitting in a shallow trench under tall green grass at the edge of a backyard garden in Arkansas.

An Eastern Cottontail returns daily to a hidden spot in my Arkansas garden, taking cover beneath tall grass grown from birdseed.

Categories Rabbits Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard nature, daily wildlife sightings, Eastern Cottontail, rabbit behavior Leave a comment

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A Cottontail Rabbit Raids My Bird Feeder for the First Time

September 5, 2025July 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
Cottontail Rabbit with head down eating seeds from a bird feeder tray placed on a stone base in the grass.

A bold Cottontail Rabbit climbed into my bird feeder for the first time and ate birdseed, offering a fun surprise in my Arkansas yard.

Categories Rabbits Tags Arkansas, Backyard wildlife, Bird Feeder, Cottontail Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail, unexpected animals, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

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Leucistic Striped Skunk: An Unusual Wildlife Encounter in Arkansas

September 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by Steve Creek
Leucistic striped skunk with predominantly white fur standing on gravel road with tail raised in defensive position.

I photographed a leucistic striped skunk near Ouachita National Forest. This pale skunk shows partial pigment loss.

Categories Skunks Tags Arkansas Wildlife, genetic variation, leucism, leucistic skunk, ouachita national forest, rare animals, striped skunk, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Funny Rabbit Standing Across the Road

October 29, 2025June 16, 2025 by Steve Creek
Rabbit standing on hind legs reaching through a barbed wire fence to eat leaves.

Funny rabbit standing like a person, stretching up to eat leaves just beyond a barbed wire fence across the road.

Categories Rabbits Tags animal antics, Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, barbed wire fence, funny rabbit, morning photography, standing rabbit, wildlife humor Leave a comment

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Four Armadillo Pups Foraging Together in My Yard

October 29, 2025June 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Four young Nine-Banded Armadillo pups foraging closely together in pine needles with all eyes visible, photographed in an Arkansas yard.

I photographed four armadillo pups foraging in my Arkansas yard, a rare sight with all four in one frame and eyes clearly visible.

Categories Armadillo Tags Arkansas Wildlife, armadillo pups, Backyard wildlife, foraging animals, Nine-banded Armadillo, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Armadillo Pup Sniffs My Boot in a Curious Encounter

October 29, 2025June 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Young Nine-banded Armadillo sniffing a brown boot in green grass during a close wildlife encounter in Arkansas.

A curious armadillo pup sniffed my boot during a close encounter in my Arkansas yard. An unforgettable moment with backyard wildlife.

Categories Armadillo Tags Arkansas Wildlife, armadillo pup, Backyard wildlife, Nature Photography, Nine-banded Armadillo Leave a comment

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Young Nine-Banded Armadillo Eating Earthworms in My Yard

September 8, 2025May 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Side view of a young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in grassy yard in Arkansas.

Young Nine-banded Armadillo eating an earthworm in my Arkansas yard, showing typical feeding behavior up close.

Categories Armadillo Tags Arkansas, armadillo feeding, Backyard wildlife, Nine-banded Armadillo, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment
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