Red-tailed Hawk’s Mysterious Ground Search
A curious Red-tailed Hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge sparks intrigue with its ground search. Was it hunting frogs, insects, or something else?
Bird of prey
Witnessing a Red-tailed Hawk’s Art of Landing
Witnessing the artful landing of a Red-tailed hawk, including details of its graceful maneuvers and talon extension as it alighted on a sign.
Bald Eagle Tree Dispute
A first-hand account of witnessing two Bald Eagles fighting over a perch tree, with details on their territorial behavior and communication methods.
Bald Eagle’s Successful Catch
A first-hand account and photos of witnessing a Bald Eagle diving into a lake and emerging with a Crappie in its talons.
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.
A Rare Sighting: A Young Krider’s Hawk
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a rare young Krider’s Red-tailed Hawk while visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
An Immature Broad-winged Hawk
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing an immature Broad-winged Hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Barred Owl’s Elegant Pose Amidst Lush Reeds
Join wildlife photographers as they capture the regal beauty of the majestic Barred Owl perched above the water, framed by a backdrop of lush reeds.
An Intense Bald Eagle Fight over a Dead Raccoon
Recounting an intense experience watching two Bald Eagles engage in a fierce fight over a dead Raccoon at a wildlife refuge.
American Black Vulture Portrait
The American Black Vulture’s vital role in nature, its unique features, and its behavior through an up-close encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Red-tailed Hawk Standing In Grass
A vivid account of seeing a regal Red-tailed Hawk standing tall in an Oklahoma field, and a description of the bird’s appearance, habits and protected status.
An American Kestrel With Wings Spread
Read about my recent experience photographing an American Kestrel falcon at dawn in Oklahoma, perfectly captured mid-grooming with wings spread.
Juvenile Turkey Vulture
Learn about the unique traits and behaviors of juvenile Turkey Vultures, including their appearance, reliance on smell, ability to find carrion, and more.
An American Kestrel at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
An American Kestrel at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including facts about its habitat, diet, hunting skills and distinctive physical characteristics.
Catching a Great Horned Owl in Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing a Great Horned Owl at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in September 2011.