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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.

Great Blue Heron Eats Gar at Sally Jones Causeway

May 19, 2025May 24, 2020 by Steve Creek
Great Blue Heron spreading its wings and bracing in shallow water with a freshly caught Gar in its beak.

Great Blue Heron eats a large Gar at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, showcasing its strength and feeding strategy in three bold attempts.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, gar, Great Blue Heron, Oklahoma wildlife

Raccoon With Tongue Out

December 21, 2023May 20, 2020 by Steve Creek
Raccoon in tall grass with its tongue sticking out, facing the camera in playful expression.

An account of witnessing a raccoon enjoying a carp meal in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, with details on raccoon behavior and diet.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Animal Behavior, Carp, diet, Fish, intelligent animals, omnivore, procyon lotor, raccoon, torpor, wildlife, Wildlife refuge

Prothonotary Warbler With Spider

April 5, 2025April 30, 2020 by Steve Creek
Bright yellow Prothonotary Warbler perched on a branch holding a spider in its beak, photographed in a natural habitat of tall reeds.

Capturing a Prothonotary Warbler feeding on a spider at Sequoyah NWR shows the beauty and importance of preserving natural habitats.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird behavior, Birdwatching, nature conservation, prothonotary warbler, Wildlife Photography

Red-winged Blackbird Territorial Display

November 17, 2024April 28, 2020 by Steve Creek
Red-winged Blackbird Displaying

Witness the captivating territorial display of the Red-winged Blackbird at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn the science behind the show.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, birds, Breeding season, red-winged blackbird, territorial display, Wildlife refuge

Barred Owl Returns for a Close-Up

March 24, 2024April 27, 2020 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl Up Close

A wildlife photographer returns to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and gets an amazing close-up photo of a Barred Owl.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Auto-tour route, barred owl, Bird photography, wildlife encounter, Wildlife Photography

Hovering Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

March 24, 2024April 26, 2020 by Steve Creek
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Hovering

See a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in action! This blog post features a photo of a flycatcher hovering near Sequoyah’s Auto Tour Road and Tuff Boat Ramp.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags bird adaptations, Birdwatching, hovering bird, scissor-tailed flycatcher, Wildlife Photography

Barred Owl On A Foggy Morning

March 24, 2024April 24, 2020 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl On A Foggy Day

A wildlife photographer encounters a Barred Owl in the fog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and shares the challenges and rewards of getting the shot.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags barred owl, Bird photography, Fog photography, Patience in photography, wildlife encounter, Wildlife Photography

Pied-billed Grebe With Crawdad

April 12, 2025April 19, 2020 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe With Crawdad

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a Pied-billed Grebe with a Crawdad at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Maybe Related To Cinnamon Raccoon

April 12, 2025April 14, 2020 by Steve Creek
Maybe Another Cinnamon Raccoon

Although it appears darker in color due to being wet, I couldn’t help but notice its resemblance to the Cinnamon Raccoon. I don’t believe it to be a true…

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Snake Inside A Duck Nest Box

March 24, 2024April 11, 2020 by Steve Creek
Ratsnake Inside Duck Nesting Box

A snake encounter in a wood duck nest box at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and tips for installing successful wood duck nest boxes to deter predators.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Snakes Tags cavity-nesting ducks, nest box placement, predator guard, ratsnake, snake in nest box, wood duck conservation, Wood duck nest box

North American Beaver Feeding

April 25, 2024April 8, 2020 by Steve Creek
North American Beaver Feeding

I had the opportunity to witness a North American Beaver enjoying its morning meal. The Lower Scarborough Slough can be found just north of the 4-corners…

Categories Beavers, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags beaver, Feeding

Pied-billed Grebe Swallowing Fish at Wildlife Refuge

March 30, 2025April 2, 2020 by Steve Creek
Pied-billed Grebe Swallowing Fish

Pied-billed Grebe swallowing fish at wildlife refuge—see this fascinating moment captured at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird behavior, Fish, oklahoma birds, Pied-billed Grebe, Wildlife Photography

Coyote Searching For Meal

December 29, 2024March 5, 2020 by Steve Creek
Coyote Scanning the Field for Prey

Photographed a coyote in action at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, showcasing its natural behavior in an open field.

Categories Coyote, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags coyote, Nature Photography, predators, Wildlife behavior, Wildlife Photography

Raccoon Showing Me An Injury

March 13, 2025March 4, 2020 by Steve Creek
Injured Raccoon

A curious raccoon approaches to show its injured paw at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge. Discover this unexpected wildlife encounter.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Raccoons, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags injury, National Wildlife Refuge, raccoon, rehabilitation, release, Sequoyah, wildlife, wildlife encounter

Coyote Photography at Sequoyah Refuge in 2009

March 13, 2025March 2, 2020 by Steve Creek
Profile of a Healthy Coyote

Coyote photography at Sequoyah Refuge in 2009 with a Canon EOS 40D—capturing a healthy coyote crossing a field in Oklahoma!

Categories Coyote, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Canon EOS 40D, coyote photography, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography
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