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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.

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Sunning Juvenile Five-lined Skink

December 20, 2024April 30, 2023 by Steve Creek
Sunning Juvenile Five-lined Skink

Last week, my patience paid off as I spotted what I believe to be a juvenile Five-lined Skink while driving past the location. This was a thrilling sight…

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Skinks Tags five-lined skink, Juvenile, Sunning

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Little Blue Heron Sighting at SNWR

March 27, 2024April 29, 2023 by Steve Creek
Little Blue Heron in the Cove

During my visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on April 18, I had the pleasure of encountering a Little Blue Heron at Miner’s Cove.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Little Blue Heron

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Great Egret Feasting on Crayfish

March 27, 2024April 26, 2023 by Steve Creek
Great Egret Feasting on Crayfish

I had an amazing opportunity to capture a Great Egret tossing and devouring a crayfish that it had caught in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags crayfish, great egret

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A Great Egret Preening

March 27, 2024April 25, 2023 by Steve Creek
Great Egret Preening

Capturing a Great Egret preening was unforgettable – an elegant bird with a stunning wingspan made for a fantastic wildlife photography experience.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags great egret, Miner's Cove, preening 1 Comment

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Discovering the Upland Sandpiper

March 27, 2024April 21, 2023 by Steve Creek
Upland Sandpiper

I learned that this bird was actually an Upland Sandpiper. With its strikingly unique features, the Upland Sandpiper is a bird that is hard to miss.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Upland Sandpiper 1 Comment

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Barred Owl Devours Crayfish in Tree

March 27, 2024April 20, 2023 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl Getting Ready To Eat A Crayfish

Today’s post is dedicated to the majestic Barred Owl that I spotted catching a crayfish and then taking it to a nearby tree to savor it.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags barred owl, crayfish

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Great Egrets and Undigested Crayfish

July 22, 2024April 19, 2023 by Steve Creek
Great Egret Regurgitating Crayfish

Observing the Great Egrets regurgitating crayfish was a remarkable experience, highlighting the complex relationships that exist within the ecosystem.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags great egret, Regurgitation 1 Comment

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The Three-toed Box Turtle: A Slow-Moving Treasure

December 20, 2024April 18, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Three-toed Box Turtle Slowly Crosses The Road

If you are lucky enough to see a Three-toed Box Turtle in the wild, please be respectful and let it go on its way. These slow-moving turtles are a treasure, and they deserve our protection.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Reptiles & Amphibians, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Turtles Tags Three-toed Box Turtle
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