Great Blue Heron Stands its Ground Against Bald Eagle
A Great Blue Heron defends its fish catch against a Bald Eagle swooping in to steal it away in this dramatic wildlife face-off captured on a frozen lake.
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Great Blue Heron Winter Adaptations
Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow Great Blue Herons to withstand freezing temperatures and still thrive in harsh environments.
Photographing a Fishing Great Blue Heron
A nature photography blog post describing encounters with a Great Blue Heron that has unique fishing techniques at Charleston Lake in Arkansas.
Ring-billed Gull With A Fish
A blog post about an agile Ring-billed Gull leaving the river with a fish it caught beneath the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma.
Pelican Landing Gracefully
Watching American White Pelicans land gracefully on the water as I sat near the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam. Photo and description of their unique landing.
Capturing a Great Blue Heron’s Catch
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Herons Tossing Fish: A Photographer’s Delight
A wildlife photographer shares images of Great Blue Herons tossing and catching fish at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge, discussing this unique hunting adaptation.
The Musical Northern Mockingbird In Arkansas
A wildlife photographer’s blog about the musical Northern Mockingbird, including details on its singing habits and images taken in the photographer’s backyard.
Great Blue Heron Misses the Mark Hunting Insects
A wildlife photographer observes a Great Blue Heron hunting insects unsuccessfully at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
An American Robin Soaking Up the Rays
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts seeing an American Robin sunbathing in his backyard and reflects on the tranquil nature of birds sunbathing.
Yellow Warbler’s Spider Snack At Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek documents spotting and photographing a Yellow Warbler at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Photographing The Vibrant Indigo Bunting
Wildlife photographer shares a photo and experience capturing a brilliant blue male Indigo Bunting singing near the road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher’s Wasp Feast
A photo I took recently of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher with a wasp in its beak. I captured this shot at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Great Blue Heron’s Feast in Oklahoma
A Great Blue Heron with a fish in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I describe the heron’s appearance, hunting skills, adaptable diet, and more.
The Patience of the Great Egret
A nature photographer captures a stunning image of a Great Egret hunting for fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.