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Opossums

Opossums are a common sight in my Arkansas photography. I document these adaptable marsupials. I capture their nocturnal foraging and “playing possum” behavior. I observe their role as scavengers and their impact on the ecosystem. I aim to show their resilience and importance in controlling pests. Their adaptability is remarkable.

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Photographing an Opossum in Late Fall

December 23, 2024December 22, 2024 by Steve Creek
Late Fall Opossum Sighting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Encounter with an opossum in late fall at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about its behavior and adaptations before winter sets in.

Categories Opossums Tags Animal Behavior, foraging habits, late fall wildlife, Oklahoma wildlife, opossum, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography, winter adaptations 2 Comments

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Face-to-Face with an Opossum in Oklahoma

December 7, 2024July 3, 2024 by Steve Creek
Face-to-Face with an Opossum in Oklahoma

A rare daytime opossum sighting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge highlights the unpredictable rewards of wildlife photography and staying prepared.

Categories Opossums Tags daytime sighting, nature encounters, nocturnal animals, opossum, Wildlife behavior, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Another Close Encounter – The Opossum

December 20, 2024August 22, 2023 by Steve Creek
Roadside Opossum

A wildlife photography blog post about getting a closeup shot of an opossum at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Opossums, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags closeup, opossum, roadside, Wildlife Photography

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An Opossum in My Arkansas Backyard

January 14, 2026July 2, 2023 by Steve Creek
Opossum walking through grass in my backyard in Arkansas during daylight

I photographed an opossum in my Arkansas backyard and share what I observed about its behavior, appearance, and role as a native marsupial.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Opossums Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, Marsupials, Nature Photography, Opossum facts, Opossum photography, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife photography adventures

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Opossums Mating in Sunnymede Park

January 14, 2026May 8, 2023 by Steve Creek
Two Virginia opossums mating in tall grass at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas

I photographed two Virginia opossums mating beside a trail at Sunnymede Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas, an uncommon sight to witness.

Categories Opossums Tags fort smith, Mating, opossum, Sunnymede Park 1 Comment

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An Opossum’s Scent-Checking Behavior

January 28, 2026February 23, 2023 by Steve Creek
Opossum pauses and scent checks the air beside the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Opossum scent checking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, plus quick wildlife notes and the camera settings I used.

Categories Opossums Tags Fangs, oklahoma, opossum, Scent, sequoyah national wildlife refuge

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Sneaky Opossum on the Prowl

August 12, 2024August 20, 2021 by Steve Creek
Opossum Walking On The Side Of The Road

A wildlife photographer recounts an experience getting close to and photographing an opossum at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Opossums Tags marsupial, Nature Photography, opossum, wildlife, Wildlife Photography

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Treed Opossum: My Photo Featured on the Smithsonian Channel

January 24, 2026January 31, 2021 by Steve Creek
Treed Opossum: A Rare Moment in Nature

Discover the story behind my treed opossum photo featured on the Smithsonian Channel’s Stories From The Vault.

Categories Opossums Tags fort chaffee, nature's resilience, Smithsonian Channel, Stories From The Vault, treed opossum, Wildlife behavior, Wildlife Photography
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