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A Winter Morning With Snow Geese, Coyotes, and Deer

January 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Dark Morph Snow Goose in Flight

Explore a winter morning of wildlife photography at Sequoyah Refuge, featuring snow geese, deer, and a coyote.

Categories Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird photography, coyote, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, Sequoyah Refuge, Snow Geese, white-tailed deer, Wildlife Photography, winter photography

Photographing Birds in Snow: Ultimate Guide

January 17, 2025 by Steve Creek
Rusty Blackbird’s Winter Stride

Master photographing birds in snow with expert tips on gear, settings, and composition. Capture stunning winter wildlife shots!

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags Bird photography, birding in snow, Nature Photography, photo composition, photographing birds, photography gear, snow photography, snowy landscapes, Wildlife photography tips, winter photography 1 Comment

Winter Birds: Purple Finch, House Finch & White-crowned Sparrow

January 15, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-crowned Sparrow in the Snow

Snow in Arkansas brought a female Purple Finch, a male House Finch, and a White-crowned Sparrow to my yard. Here’s their story.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard birding, Bird photography, birds, Birdwatching, house finch, purple finch, snowy yard, white-crowned sparrow, winter birds 1 Comment

Birds in the Snow: Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds

January 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Common Grackle’s Intense Stare

Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds flock to snowy Arkansas feeders, showcasing bold behavior and survival strategies during winter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard birding, Bird behavior, Bird photography, common grackle, mixed blackbird flocks, red-winged blackbird, snowy feeders, Wildlife Photography, winter birds

Fox Sparrows Visits My Arkansas Yard in the Snow

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 by Steve Creek
Fox Sparrow Standing in Fresh Arkansas Snow

Fox Sparrows are winter visitors to Arkansas. Learn about their habits, habitat, and how to spot them with photos of one in the snow.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, fox sparrow, snow birds, sparrows, Wildlife Photography, winter birds

A Rare Rusty Blackbird in My Arkansas Yard

January 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Front-Facing Rusty Blackbird in Snow

Rare Rusty Blackbird sighting in snowy Arkansas. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Euphagus carolinus, Rusty Blackbird, snow, vulnerable species, Wildlife conservation, winter birds 2 Comments

It Snowed in Arkansas! Birds in the Snow and a Special Visitor

January 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
Harris’s Sparrow Close-Up

Snow in Arkansas brought birds like Harris’s Sparrows, cardinals, and juncos to my feeders. Photos capture their beauty in winter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Bird photography, Birdwatching, dark-eyed junco, harris's sparrow, northern cardinal, snow, winter wildlife

Raptors of Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

January 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Immature Male Northern Harrier Focused Glide Over the Prairie

Explore the beauty of raptors at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, including Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk sightings.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird photography, Northern Harrier, oklahoma, prairie, raptors, red-tailed hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, wildlife 2 Comments

Red-bellied Woodpeckers Feeder Visits

December 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
Close-Up of a Red-bellied Woodpecker with a Peanut

Learn why Red-bellied Woodpeckers avoid feeders in fall, their seasonal habits, and how to attract them back with peanuts and suet.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Bird feeders, Bird photography, Birdwatching, fall bird behavior, northern mockingbird, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, woodpecker habits 1 Comment

A Harris’s Sparrow and a Snowy Throwback for Christmas Morning

December 26, 2024December 25, 2024 by Steve Creek
Immature Harris’s Sparrow in Snow

Reflecting on a snowy day in Arkansas with a Harris’s Sparrow in 2010. A peaceful reminder of winter’s beauty this Christmas morning.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Christmas morning, harris's sparrow, snowy landscapes, Wildlife Photography, winter birds 2 Comments

A Rainy Christmas Eve in Arkansas with a Carolina Wren

December 28, 2024December 24, 2024 by Steve Creek
Carolina Wren on a Rain Gauge

A rainy Christmas Eve in Arkansas brings reflections on nature with a Carolina Wren perched on a rain gauge, reminding us of everyday beauty.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Carolina Wren, Christmas Eve, nature reflections, rainy day, winter wildlife

Why Blue Jays Avoid Feeders in Winter

December 20, 2024 by Steve Creek
Blue Jay's Winter Visit

Find out why Blue Jays avoid feeders in winter, from natural food sources to competition, and how to encourage them back to your yard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Bird feeders, Bird photography, Birdbath, blue jay, natural food sources, northern mockingbird, shelled peanuts, winter birds

Birds Helping with the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

December 19, 2024 by Steve Creek
Chickadee and the Striped Candy Cane

A Charlie Brown Christmas tree becomes a festive haven for birds like chickadees, bluebirds, and woodpeckers, adding natural charm to holiday traditions.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard wildlife, Bird photography, birds and Christmas, bluebird, Charlie Brown tree, chickadee, festive decorations, nature and holidays, Woodpecker 8 Comments

The Wind-Blown Look of a Tufted Titmouse

December 18, 2024 by Steve Creek
Wind-Blown Tufted Titmouse at the Feeder

A wind-blown Tufted Titmouse brings character and charm to a backyard feeder in Arkansas, captured in a lighthearted wildlife moment.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, Birdwatching, feeder birds, Nature Photography, tufted titmouse, wind-blown birds 1 Comment

A Northern Mockingbird’s Feeder Takeover

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 by Steve Creek
The Enforcer: Northern Mockingbird at the Feeder

An aggressive Northern Mockingbird dominates my feeders, eating only suet while chasing off birds like cardinals, juncos, and woodpeckers.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Bird feeders, Bird photography, northern mockingbird, suet feeders, territorial birds, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments
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