Leaf-footed Bug: Oklahoma Refuge Visitor
Leaf-footed bugs belong to the Coreidae family of insects and are easily recognizable by their hind legs that are expanded into leaf-like structures.
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.
Coyote Pup Mousing at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer captured photos and observed a coyote pup mousing and developing hunting skills at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Buck in Dry Cove at Miner’s Cove
A wildlife photographer shares the story and photos of encountering a regal whitetail buck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Coyote Pup Photography Challenges
A wildlife photographer describes challenges getting good shots of coyote pups at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Fawns Strengthen Bonds Through Grooming Rituals
A wildlife photography blog post about the endearing grooming behaviors of young whitetail deer fawns and how the ritual strengthens social bonds.
Discovering Dragonflies at Sequoyah Refuge
Explore Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge through the lens of a wildlife photographer, capturing dragonflies and their vital role in the ecosystem.
Graceful Ratsnake Among the Rocks
Witness a captivating moment as Steve Creek, a Wildlife Photographer, shares his peaceful encounter with a Ratsnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Water Snake Draped Over Limb In Water
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a water snake draped over a limb near the water in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Buck Bedded in Thick June Vegetation
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a sneaky whitetail buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Up Close with a White-Tailed Fawn
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about getting a closeup shot of a white-tailed deer fawn at the Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma back in 2009 versus now.
Motherly Bonding: Doe Licking Fawn’s Ear
A wildlife photographer captures a touching moment between a whitetail doe grooming her fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Fawn Kissing A Flower
The fawn approached a flower, creating a serendipitous moment that I could not resist. I took a photo as the fawn appeared to delicately kiss the petals.
Photographing Snakes: Capturing Images Safely
Tips and guidelines from a wildlife photographer for taking stunning photos of snakes safely without disturbing or threatening the animals.
Snapping Turtles Mating
I had the privilege of capturing an extraordinary moment when two Snapping Turtles engaged in their unique mating ritual.
A Friendly Whitetail Doe
This Doe began feeding on the side of the road, completely unfazed by my presence. The doe was so close that I had to back up in order to capture a photo.