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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.

The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Singing

April 6, 2024August 2, 2021 by Steve Creek
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Singing

I was thrilled to capture some photos of a beautiful Scissor-tailed Flycatcher during a recent trip to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags bird calls, Bird photography, bird songs, Bird Watching, scissor-tailed flycatcher, Wildlife Photography

Horse Fly Eyes Close-up

July 21, 2023July 30, 2021 by Steve Creek
Head On Photo Of A Horse Fly

A fascinating fact about the eyes of male and female Horse Flies. In females, the eyes are widely spaced, while in males, they are remarkably close together.

Categories Insect Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Blood-sucking, Close-up, Eyes, horse fly, Painful bite, Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife Photography

Raccoon Eating Frog Legs

July 3, 2024July 29, 2021 by Steve Creek
Raccoon Eating Frog Legs

At the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I had the unique opportunity to capture a stunning image of a raccoon indulging in its favorite meal – frog legs.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Frog, Frog Leg, oklahoma, raccoon

Raccoon Family of Five at Sequoyah Refuge

November 8, 2024July 28, 2021 by Steve Creek
Raccoons With Four Little Ones

A wildlife photographer captures a special moment with a mother raccoon and her four kits ambling along the roadside at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags baby animals, nature, raccoon, wildlife, Wildlife Photography

A Male Indigo Bunting In Oklahoma

July 11, 2023July 26, 2021 by Steve Creek
Male Indigo Bunting On Vegetation

While exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I was fortunate enough to capture the beauty of a male Indigo Bunting in its natural habitat.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Birdwatching, indigo bunting, male, Wildlife Photography

Young Red-tailed Hawk Stretching Wings

July 9, 2024July 23, 2021 by Steve Creek
Young Red-tailed Hawk Stretching Wing

This blog post explores the unique characteristics of young Red-tailed Hawks, including their general appearance, eye color, habitat, diet, behavior, etc.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags juvenile red-tailed hawk, red-tailed hawk, red-tailed hawk photography, young red-tailed hawk

Heron Eating Well With An Injury

December 20, 2024June 30, 2021 by Steve Creek
Great Blue Heron Eating Well With An Injured Foot

A photographer shares an update on an injured Great Blue Heron, noting its ability to adapt and survive despite having a fishing lure stuck in its foot.

Categories Bird Photography, Great Blue Herons, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Wading Birds Tags fishing lure, injured bird, resilience, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge, wildlife survival

Heron With Fishing Lure Stuck in Foot

October 25, 2023June 25, 2021 by Steve Creek
Great Blue Heron With Fishing Lure Stuck in Foot

A wildlife photography shares the story of encountering an injured Great Blue Heron with a fishing lure stuck in its foot at a wildlife refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, Great Blue Herons, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Wading Birds Tags fishing lure, injured bird, oklahoma, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge, wildlife rescue

Whitetail Buck Amidst a Corn Paradise

June 30, 2024June 23, 2021 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Buck in Velvet Amidst Towering Corn Plants

An extraordinary encounter I had at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. It involved a Whitetail Buck in velvet, nestled amidst towering corn plants.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Auto tour road, Baby Coyote, Corn plants, Velvet antlers, Whitetail Buck, Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife Photography

Large Snapping Turtle Crossing Road

December 20, 2024June 18, 2021 by Steve Creek
Large Snapping Turtle

This large Snapping Turtle came out of the Arkansas River and was crossing the road to an area called Tuff Pond at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Reptiles & Amphibians, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Turtles Tags snapping turtle

Female Wood Duck

June 30, 2024June 16, 2021 by Steve Creek
Female Wood Duck

I photographed this female Wood Duck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags wood duck

Raccoons Mating at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

April 12, 2025April 30, 2021 by Steve Creek
Mating Raccoons

Observing raccoon mating behavior at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge—learn when and how raccoons breed in the wild.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags mammals, Oklahoma wildlife, polygamous animals, raccoon behavior, raccoon mating season, raccoon sounds, Wildlife Photography

Double-crested Cormorant With Catfish

April 14, 2025April 28, 2021 by Steve Creek
Double crested Cormorant With Catfish

Double-crested Cormorant with catfish at Sequoyah NWR. Patient setup from vehicle led to close-up photos of bird feeding behavior.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, Catfish, Double-crested Cormorant, oklahoma birds, Wildlife Photography

Whitetail Buck Starting New Antler Growth

April 14, 2025April 27, 2021 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Buck Growing New Antlers

Whitetail Buck antler growth spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A limping buck caught on camera in early spring.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags buck, deer, velvet, whitetail

Prothonotary Warbler In The Vines

December 28, 2024April 26, 2021 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler Perched in Vines at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Photographing a Prothonotary Warbler at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Gear, settings, and tips for capturing this elusive songbird.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags prothonotary warbler
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