A Late Season Common Buckeye Butterfly at Sequoyah NWR
An unusual November sighting of a Common Buckeye butterfly in Oklahoma, discussing why this sighting is uncommon and what might explain its late flight period.
National Wildlife Refuges
National Wildlife Refuges are crucial locations for my photography. I document the diverse species and habitats these areas protect. I capture the beauty of undisturbed ecosystems. I observe the behaviors of various wildlife within these refuges. I aim to show the importance of conservation and the preservation of natural spaces. Each refuge offers a unique glimpse into wild America.
The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle
A wildlife photographer describes capturing the sounds and behavior of a Bald Eagle calling from a tree in an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Capturing the Grace of the Northern Harrier In Flight
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Northern Harrier hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
November Landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer shares images and stories from November mornings spent over the years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Encountering a Massive White-tailed Buck With Dark Antlers
A wildlife photographer recounts tracking and photographing a large White-tailed Buck with dark antlers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
My Encounter with a Groundhog In Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his quest to photograph a Groundhog near the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Close Encounter: Photographing a Rutting Buck
A wildlife photographer recounts an exhilarating encounter with a buck chasing a doe during the rut at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Greater Yellowlegs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos and facts about the Greater Yellowlegs shorebird spotted at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Close Encounter with Well-Hidden Wilson’s Snipes
A wildlife photographer describes a serendipitous bird photography experience, spotting and photographing elusive Wilson’s Snipes at close range from his truck.
A Photographer’s Mystery Solved: The Buck’s Alarm Revealed
In part two of this blog post, the photographer details a close encounter with a coyote and white-tailed deer buck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an exciting encounter with a young deer buck while hiking at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Deer Traversing Reeve’s Slough in Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes capturing white-tailed deer crossing Reeve’s Slough at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Frosty Northern Harrier | How Birds Cope with the Cold
A wildlife photographer shares how he captured a photo of a frosty Northern Harrier and explains how birds adapt to survive cold winter temperatures.
My Relationship with the American Crow as a Wildlife Photographer
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek reflects on the curious and communicative American Crow frequently accompanying him on photography adventures.