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Oklahoma Wildlife Locations

Explore the diverse locations in Oklahoma where I capture wildlife through my photography. This category serves as a guide to destinations that offer opportunities to observe various bird species, mammals, reptiles, and aquatic life.

Granite Boulders in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

June 23, 2025 by Steve Creek
Expansive view of granite boulders and hills with distant mountains and green vegetation in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Massive granite boulders shape the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with some of the best views along Indiahoma Road.

Categories Landscapes, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags ancient rock, granite boulders, Indiahoma Road, Oklahoma geology, porphyritic granite, scenic landscape, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

Treasure Lake in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

June 19, 2025 by Steve Creek
Rocky granite outcrops and dense green trees surround the still waters of Treasure Lake under a moody, cloud-filled sky at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Treasure Lake in the Wichita Mountains blends rugged granite and calm waters, perfect for photography and scenic hiking.

Categories Landscapes, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Charon’s Garden, Nature Photography, Oklahoma landscape, Treasure Lake, Wichita Mountains Leave a comment

White-tailed Bucks Among Wildflowers

June 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Single White-tailed Buck with velvet antlers standing in a field of spring wildflowers and grass in the Wichita Mountains.

Two velvet-antlered White-tailed Bucks pause among wildflowers and rocks in the Wichita Mountains, bathed in soft spring light.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, White-tailed Deer, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags bucks in velvet, deer photography, nature moment, Oklahoma wildlife, spring wildlife, white-tailed deer, Wichita Mountains, wildflowers Leave a comment

Holy City Wichita Mountains: A Quiet Walk Through Sacred Stone

June 17, 2025 by Steve Creek
White stone statue of Jesus with arms outstretched on red rock pedestal under cloudy sky.

Holy City Wichita Mountains offers a peaceful walk through biblical stone scenes in Oklahoma’s wildlife refuge.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags christian landmarks, holy city wichita mountains, lawton oklahoma, oklahoma travel, Outdoor photography, stone architecture, Wildlife refuge Leave a comment

Why Crayfish Are on Roads at Sequoyah This Spring

June 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Crayfish walking across a road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in spring.

Crayfish often appear on roads in spring at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Here’s why they make the trek.

Categories Crayfish, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Animal Behavior, crayfish, Oklahoma nature, spring wildlife, wetland animals Leave a comment

Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron Catches Crawfish Near the Road

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 by Steve Creek
Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron gripping a crawfish in its beak, standing alert in a grassy area.

A Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron catches crawfish near the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read about the rare close encounter.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, crayfish, heron behavior, oklahoma birds, yellow-crowned night-heron 2 Comments

Crayfish Defensive Pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

June 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Crayfish in a defensive stance with raised claws on a paved road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Crayfish raises claws in a defensive pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A bold roadside encounter.

Categories Crayfish, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags crayfish, defensive posture, Oklahoma wildlife, Wildlife behavior Leave a comment

Deer Tick Infestation: The Unseen Battles of Wildlife

June 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Doe partially hidden in tall grass with visible ticks around her left eye at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

A close look at a doe with a tick-infested eye reveals the hidden struggles of wildlife. Discover how deer cope with these unseen threats.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, White-tailed Deer Tags deer grooming, deer tick infestation, Oklahoma wildlife, parasite challenges, white-tailed deer, wildlife health 1 Comment

Bison Herd on a Hillside at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

May 26, 2025 by Steve Creek
A wide view of a bison herd scattered across a grassy hillside with rocky outcrops in the background at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.

See a large bison herd at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and get a better view of the refuge’s open terrain.

Categories Bison, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags bison, bison herd, large mammals, nature refuge, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie landscape, Wildlife Photography

Female Rio Grande Turkey at Wichita Mountains

May 22, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Rio Grande Turkey walking in green grass near French Lake at Wichita Mountains.

A female Rio Grande Turkey walked past me at Wichita Mountains while I was parked near French Lake watching Mississippi Kites.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Doris Campground, female Rio Grande Turkey, French Lake, oklahoma birds, spring birds, turkey behavior, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife Photography

Wichita Mountains Prairie Dogs in Spring

May 21, 2025 by Steve Creek
Juvenile prairie dog peeking out of its burrow at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Black-tailed prairie dogs basking in spring sunshine among wildflowers at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Prairie Dogs, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Animal Behavior, black-tailed prairie dog, burrowing mammals, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie dog, spring animals, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge

Mississippi Kites at Wichita Mountains: Photo Highlights

May 20, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two Mississippi Kites mating on a tree branch at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi Kites at Wichita Mountains offer rare photo moments like mating and perched shots. Get tips for photographing them.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Birdwatching, Mississippi Kites, oklahoma birds, raptor photography

Coyote with Bison at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

May 19, 2025 by Steve Creek
Coyote walking near resting Bison in a grassy meadow at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

A lone Coyote quietly moves through a Bison herd at Wichita Mountains, showing how wild animals share space with balance and caution.

Categories Bison, Coyote, Mammal Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Predators, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags animal interaction, bison, coyote, oklahoma, prairie behavior, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

Barred Owls Nesting at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

May 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a juvenile Barred Owl looking out from a tree cavity in Oklahoma.

Barred Owls nesting in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Captured in April 2025 using an 800mm lens.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Barred Owls, Nesting birds, Oklahoma wildlife

Armadillo at Sequoyah NWR After Controlled Burn

April 30, 2025March 24, 2025 by Steve Creek
Armadillo foraging with claws extended in burned field with scattered green shoots.

Spotted an armadillo foraging in a burned area at Sequoyah NWR. Discover how fire helps wildlife thrive in this unique Oklahoma refuge.

Categories Armadillo, Mammal Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Small Mammals Tags controlled burn, fire ecology, Oklahoma nature, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge
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