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.
Bird Watching
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!
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 Unique Fishing Method
Learn about the unique fishing abilities of the Great Blue Heron, a majestic wetland bird that can leap from platforms to catch fish with precision and grace.
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.
Capturing a Curious Common Grackle
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a young Common Grackle displaying vibrant iridescent plumage and a watchful, curious nature.
A Perched Male Red-winged Blackbird
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a striking male Red-winged Blackbird at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Singing
I was thrilled to capture some photos of a beautiful Scissor-tailed Flycatcher during a recent trip to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Anatomy of a Scavenger: The Feet of Black Vultures
A wildlife photographer takes photos of a Black Vulture’s feet and analyzes how they reveal the bird’s adaptation for walking and scavenging carrion.