Baird’s Pocket Gopher in Arkansas: A Wildlife Garden Encounter
A Baird’s Pocket Gopher popped up in my wildlife garden! Learn about its benefits and why I’m letting this Baird’s Pocket Gopher be.
Biodiversity
A Late-Summer Adventure at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring Black Mesa State Park in late summer, from prairie dogs and birds to dark skies, geology, and quiet camping days.
Leopard Frog Migration on Oklahoma Roads
Leopard frog migration can flood Oklahoma roads in August at Sequoyah NWR. Here’s what I saw, plus safe driving tips.
The Fascinating World of Cicada Mating
Cicada mating behavior captured in my Arkansas backyard reveals an intricate world of calls, choices, and survival.
A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover a photographer’s exciting encounter with a Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about this insect.
Chasing Lizards in the Wichita Mountains
I photographed several Wichita Mountains lizards during a visit to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Diamondback Watersnakes at Sequoyah NWR
Diamondback watersnakes bask in the spring sun at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, a memorable wetland encounter in eastern Oklahoma.
Mystery Damselfly Sighting on My Favorite Road
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his encounter with an unidentified damselfly species while walking a road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.