November Landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer shares images and stories from November mornings spent over the years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is a key location for my photography. I document the diverse birdlife and wetland habitats there. I capture the seasonal migrations and the resident wildlife. I observe the interactions between species and their environment. I aim to show the refuge’s importance for conservation in the Arkansas River Valley. It’s a vital sanctuary.
Encountering a Massive White-tailed Buck With Dark Antlers
A wildlife photographer recounts tracking and photographing a large White-tailed Buck with dark antlers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
My Encounter with a Groundhog In Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his quest to photograph a Groundhog near the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Close Encounter: Photographing a Rutting Buck
A wildlife photographer recounts an exhilarating encounter with a buck chasing a doe during the rut at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Greater Yellowlegs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos and facts about the Greater Yellowlegs shorebird spotted at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Close Encounter with Well-Hidden Wilson’s Snipes
A wildlife photographer describes a serendipitous bird photography experience, spotting and photographing elusive Wilson’s Snipes at close range from his truck.
A Photographer’s Mystery Solved: The Buck’s Alarm Revealed
In part two of this blog post, the photographer details a close encounter with a coyote and white-tailed deer buck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an exciting encounter with a young deer buck while hiking at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Deer Traversing Reeve’s Slough in Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes capturing white-tailed deer crossing Reeve’s Slough at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Frosty Northern Harrier | How Birds Cope with the Cold
A wildlife photographer shares how he captured a photo of a frosty Northern Harrier and explains how birds adapt to survive cold winter temperatures.
My Relationship with the American Crow as a Wildlife Photographer
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek reflects on the curious and communicative American Crow frequently accompanying him on photography adventures.
The Mysterious Red Eyes of the Great Blue Heron
A wildlife photographer discovers a Great Blue Heron with uniquely red-tinted eyes while photographing at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
The Dangers of Fishing Line to Wildlife
A photographer’s perspective on the harm discarded and lost fishing line can cause birds and other animals, with a call to action to properly dispose of line.
Spotting Scissor-tailed Flycatchers in Late October
A wildlife photographer was thrilled to spot Scissor-tailed Flycatchers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in late September and October.