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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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Cottontails in the Pear Orchard Here In Arkansas

April 12, 2026September 3, 2023 by Steve Creek
Young cottontail rabbit eating a fallen pear on the ground in an Arkansas yard

I photographed a young cottontail rabbit eating a fallen pear in my Arkansas yard, a surprising look at rabbit feeding behavior.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Lavaca, Rabbits Tags Cottontail Rabbit, fruit, pear tree, rabbit behavior, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Another Close Encounter with a Roadside Opossum

April 16, 2026August 22, 2023 by Steve Creek
Opossum walking beside the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Roadside opossum at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from my pickup during a close morning encounter in Oklahoma.

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

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Getting Up Close with a Raccoon at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

April 16, 2026August 21, 2023 by Steve Creek
Close-up portrait of a raccoon beside the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Raccoon close-up from Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, photographed from my truck during a calm roadside wildlife encounter.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags closeup, raccoon, Wildlife Photography

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Witnessing a Cottontail Rabbit’s Ash Bath

November 9, 2024July 3, 2023 by Steve Creek
Rabbit Indulges In Wood Ash Bath

Experience a Cottontail Rabbit’s enchanting ash bath, revealing fascinating wildlife behavior.

Categories Rabbits Tags Animal Behavior, Ash Bath, Backyard wildlife, Cottontail Rabbit, Dust Bath, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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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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Cottontail Rabbits in Arkansas: Yard Visitors

December 13, 2024June 12, 2023 by Steve Creek
Cottontail Rabbit Amidst Pine Needles

Explore the charm of Cottontail Rabbits in Arkansas, their habits, habitats, and how to support wildlife conservation in your yard.

Categories Rabbits Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard conservation, Cottontail Rabbits, Eastern Cottontail, rabbit habitat, suburban wildlife, Wildlife Photography, wildlife protection

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Chipmunk Quest in Arkansas

November 9, 2024June 11, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Chipmunk Perched on a Rock

Follow my journey to the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, where I captured a delightful encounter of a chipmunk perched on a rock.

Categories Chipmunks Tags chipmunk, Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, ouachita national forest

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Close-up With A Pocket Gopher

November 9, 2024June 9, 2023 by Steve Creek
Close-up Of A Pocket Gopher

Get up close and personal with a fascinating Pocket Gopher in this captivating wildlife encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Gophers Tags oklahoma, Pocket Gopher, sequoyah national wildlife refuge 1 Comment
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