The Mysterious Red Eyes of the Great Blue Heron
A wildlife photographer discovers a Great Blue Heron with uniquely red-tinted eyes while photographing at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Bird Watching
Spotting Scissor-tailed Flycatchers in Late October
A wildlife photographer was thrilled to spot Scissor-tailed Flycatchers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in late September and October.
Identifying The House Finch and Purple Finch
A wildlife photography blog explaining how to identify differences between male House Finches and Purple Finches.
Photographing Majestic Black Vultures in Oklahoma
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about observing and photographing Black Vultures at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Tufted Titmice Near The Suet Feeder
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos and information about the Tufted Titmouse, a common backyard bird in Arkansas.
A Tailless Tufted Titmouse at Sunrise
A blog post describing the experience of observing a juvenile Tufted Titmouse molting its tail feathers in late summer
A Stretching Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
These two photos feature a delightful young Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, engaging in an amusing stretching routine after a fulfilling crawdad-catching session.
Indigo Bunting Feeding Trick
Witness a male Indigo Bunting as he ingeniously obtains seeds from the towering Johnson grass. Nature’s brilliance never ceases to amaze me!
Indigo Bunting And The Strawberry Moon
Discover the captivating encounter between an Indigo Bunting and the mesmerizing Strawberry Moon in this enchanting tale of nature’s beauty and celestial wonder
Great Blue Heron Catches Two Crayfish
Great Blue Heron drops two crayfish after catching them at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Unique behavior captured from a pickup window.
Bald Eagle Resembles Hood Ornament
A blog post about spotting a Bald Eagle that resembles an old decorative hood ornament, appreciating it as a symbol of wilderness and freedom.
Great Blue Heron Fishing Technique: A Cool Way to Catch Fish
Great Blue Heron fishing technique: diving headfirst from a platform to catch fish. Learn more about this bird’s impressive adaptability.
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.
Sneaky Green Heron: Capturing a Master Hunter
A wildlife photography blog post documenting the hunting behavior of a Green Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.