Swamp Sparrow Pictures and Facts
See pictures and learn interesting facts about the Swamp Sparrow, a medium-sized songbird found in wetlands across North America.
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.
Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe
Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.
Frosty Morning With A Whitetail Doe
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an early frosty morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Snow Geese Flocking to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Come witness the incredible sight of thousands of snow geese flocking to Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge this winter.
A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch
A nature photographer describes capturing images of a Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg, a posture many birds adopt to conserve body heat in cold weather.
Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a Killdeer, an elegant yet hardy member of the plover family, while visiting a Wildlife Refuge.
American White Pelican’s Graceful Landing
Experience a majestic scene as an American White Pelican spreads its immense wings during a graceful landing on Oklahoma’s Sally Jones Lake.
The Male Hooded Merganser at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While parked along the Sally Jones Causeway at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I had a visitor paddle into view – a male Hooded Merganser.