Why Deer Choose Greenbrier Over Corn in Winter
Examining factors like nutrition, accessibility, and digestibility that lead deer to choose greenbrier over an available corn field in winter.
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.
How Coyotes Use Camouflage to Disappear
An in-depth look at the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow coyotes to blend into their surroundings and evade predators and prey.
Northern Harrier Eating Snow Goose
First-hand account and photo of a Northern Harrier preying on a Snow Goose in the wetlands of an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Savannah Sparrow In Oklahoma
I documented sighting a Savannah Sparrow in a large field near the auto tour road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
White-crowned Sparrow in the Morning Light
A wildlife photographer shares how he takes pictures of White-crowned Sparrows and other small birds by waiting patiently at his favorite wildlife refuge.
Swamp Sparrow Pictures and Facts
See pictures and learn interesting facts about the Swamp Sparrow, a medium-sized songbird found in wetlands across North America.
Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe
Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.
Frosty Morning With A Whitetail Doe
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an early frosty morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Snow Geese Flocking to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Come witness the incredible sight of thousands of snow geese flocking to Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge this winter.
A Red-shouldered Hawk’s One-Legged Perch
A nature photographer describes capturing images of a Red-shouldered Hawk standing on one leg, a posture many birds adopt to conserve body heat in cold weather.
Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a Killdeer, an elegant yet hardy member of the plover family, while visiting a Wildlife Refuge.
American White Pelican’s Graceful Landing
Experience a majestic scene as an American White Pelican spreads its immense wings during a graceful landing on Oklahoma’s Sally Jones Lake.
The Male Hooded Merganser at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While parked along the Sally Jones Causeway at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I had a visitor paddle into view – a male Hooded Merganser.
Close-Up Photos of a Double-crested Cormorant
See incredible close-up photos and learn interesting facts about the Double-crested Cormorant, captured at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
American White Pelicans in Flight at Sally Jones Lake
Come see incredible flight photography of American White Pelicans gliding over Oklahoma’s Sally Jones Lake. Massive wingspans make them a majestic sight.