Miscellaneous - Steve Creek Wildlife Photography

Land Snail Signifying The Time To Harvest

November 9, 2024September 28, 2021 by Steve Creek

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting a snail at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and relates it to the Greek myth of snails signaling the harvest season.

Fungus Gnat Larvae

June 3, 2024June 19, 2021 by Steve Creek

These Fungus Gnat Larvae were crossing the road I was walking near the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas.

Vole Or Field Mice

January 25, 2023June 10, 2021 by Steve Creek

This Vole, sometimes known as Field Mice, was on the side of the road where I was parked. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. How I Got The Shot: Vole Or Field Mice I was parked on the side of the auto tour road photographing a Northern Cardinal when I saw … Read more

Crayfish Crossing The Road

February 5, 2023September 6, 2020 by Steve Creek

Have you ever seen a crayfish crossing the road? This small aquatic creature is not often seen making its way across land, but when it does, it can be a fascinating sight. During the late summer, I will see Crayfish crossing the roads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. This one got into … Read more

Land Slug

February 5, 2023July 24, 2020 by Steve Creek

If you look closely, you can see that the Land Slug has two pairs of “feelers” or tentacles on their head. The upper pair is light sensing and has eye spots at the ends, while the lower pair provides the sense of smell. Land slugs are a type of mollusk that lack a hard shell, … Read more