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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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The Thrill of Spotting a Barred Owl at SNWR

March 29, 2024March 23, 2023 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl Scans The Waters

I set out on the auto tour road to start my photography session. As I approached the 4-corners area, I spotted a Barred Owl perched in a nearby tree.

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

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Pied-billed Grebe Stretching at Miner’s Cove

July 10, 2026March 22, 2023 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe rising from the water in a stretching pose at Miner’s Cove

Pied-billed Grebe stretching at Miner’s Cove gave me a close look at this small waterbird during a morning at Sequoyah Refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Pied-billed Grebe, Stretching 2 Comments

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Canada Geese Fight at Miner’s Cove

July 18, 2026March 14, 2023 by Steve Creek
Two Canada Geese fighting on the water at Miner’s Cove in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Witness the power struggle of territorial Canada Geese as they fight for their place in the pecking order at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Branta canadensis, Canada Geese, Fighting, Territorial 1 Comment

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Shake and Toss: Pied-billed Grebe and Crayfish

March 29, 2024March 12, 2023 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe and Crayfish

Discover the unique feeding habits of Pied-billed Grebes. Learn how these small diving birds shake and toss crayfish to remove their spiny claws and legs…

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags crayfish, Pied-billed Grebe, Podilymbus podiceps

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Black Vulture Nest Site in a Hollow Tree

July 23, 2026March 9, 2023 by Steve Creek
Close view of an American Black Vulture at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

I photographed a Black Vulture nest site at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and watched a familiar pair inspect a hollow tree.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags American Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus, Nesting

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Hovering Northern Harrier Hunting Over an Oklahoma Field

July 18, 2026March 8, 2023 by Steve Creek
Female Northern Harrier hovering while hunting over a field in Oklahoma

A hovering Northern Harrier hunts over an Oklahoma field while I photograph its controlled flight from inside my pickup.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Circus hudsonius, Female, Northern Harrier

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North American Beaver Creates Large Wave

December 20, 2024March 7, 2023 by Steve Creek
North American Beaver Creates Large Wave

Experience the power of nature as a North American Beaver creates a massive wave. Witness this unforgettable moment at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Beavers, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags north american beaver, Wave

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Female Northern Harrier In Flight

March 29, 2024March 4, 2023 by Steve Creek
Female Northern Harrier In Flight #2

I had the incredible opportunity to witness and capture the grace and beauty of a female Northern Harrier in flight at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge…

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Female, Flight, Northern Harrier
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