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Up Close with an Arkansas Red-bellied Woodpecker

December 19, 2024July 26, 2023 by Steve Creek
Up Close with an Arkansas Red-bellied Woodpecker

Experience the beauty of a Red-bellied Woodpecker up close in my Arkansas backyard. Discover my photography setup.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird Feeder, Birdwatching, Photography setup, Wildlife Photography

A Close Encounter with a Young Blue Jay

September 5, 2025July 25, 2023 by Steve Creek
Close Encounter with a Young Blue Jay

Discover the enchanting world of a young Blue Jay fledgling in my latest blog post. Enjoy a closeup photo and learn more about these captivating birds.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird Feeder, Birdwatching, Blue Jay behavior, Blue Jay fledgling, Wildlife Photography

A Magical Encounter With A Male Indigo Bunting

November 9, 2024July 23, 2023 by Steve Creek
Male Indigo Bunting Singing

I had a delightful experience photographing a male Indigo Bunting while visiting the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Birdwatching, indigo bunting, Johnson Grass stem, nature conservation, Nature Photography, wildlife encounter, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge 3 Comments

Titmouse Baby Struggles to Swallow Large Meal

December 20, 2024July 21, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Young Tufted Titmouse Being Fed

The fuzzy baby titmouse struggled to swallow the sizable morsel, despite the adult’s efforts to push it down the chick’s throat.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Baby birds, Backyard birds, Bird nesting behaviors, Bird photography, Birdfeeding, Birdhouses, Birdwatching, Fledgling feeding, Songbirds, tufted titmouse 1 Comment

Bluebirds and Tufted Titmice Grace My Birdhouse

December 20, 2024July 9, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Tufted Titmouse Looks Out Of Birdhouse

Witness the captivating nesting habits of Eastern Bluebirds and Tufted Titmice in my backyard birdhouse.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags avian parenting, backyard birdhouse, Bird behavior, bird nesting, Bird photography, Birdwatching, Eastern Bluebirds, Nature Photography, Tufted Titmice, Wildlife Photography

Brown Thrasher: A Visitor in My Arkansas Yard

December 20, 2024July 8, 2023 by Steve Creek
Brown Thrasher in My Yard

Discover the captivating beauty and unique behaviors of the Brown Thrasher, a remarkable bird species found in my Arkansas yard.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags Bird species, Birdwatching, brown thrasher, foraging, Nature Photography, songbird, territorial behavior, vocal prowess, Wildlife Photography, Yard

The Barred Owl’s Elegant Pose Amidst Lush Reeds

December 20, 2024July 7, 2023 by Steve Creek
Barred Owl Near 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.

Categories Barred Owls, Bird Photography, Owls Tags barred owl, Bird of prey, Birdwatching, Lush reeds, Nocturnal hunter, Photography expedition, Wildlife habitat, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife preservation, Wildlife sanctuary 2 Comments

Young Black Vulture at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

November 9, 2024June 29, 2023 by Steve Creek
Young Black Vulture

I had the pleasure of witnessing a young Black Vulture peering out from its abode, capturing a photograph that will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Birdwatching, Black Vulture, Nature Photography, Nesting behavior, oklahoma, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife conservation, Wildlife Photography

Purple Martins Carrying Leaves: The Curious Habit

March 18, 2025May 29, 2023 by Steve Creek
A Purple Martin perched on a metal rod, holding a green leaf in its beak against a soft blue sky background.

Discover why Purple Martins carrying leaves is a common sight—nest building, parasite control, or something else? Explore this behavior!

Categories Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, nest building, Parasite control, Purple Martins, Wells Lake, Wildlife Photography

Pileated Woodpecker in My Backyard

November 16, 2024May 13, 2023 by Steve Creek
Pileated Woodpecker Perched on Pine

A close encounter with a Pileated Woodpecker in my backyard in Lavaca, Arkansas. Discover details about this impressive bird and its behavior.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, backyard birding, bird habitat, bird identification, bird photography tips, Birdwatching, large woodpecker, Nature Photography, observing wildlife, Pileated Woodpecker, Wildlife Photography, woodpecker behavior

Red-tailed Hawk Sighting: A Fascinating Predator in Action

March 19, 2025March 31, 2023 by Steve Creek
A young Red-tailed Hawk standing over a partially eaten carcass in a ditch, surrounded by grass, with an intense gaze and sharp talons gripping its meal.

Witness an incredible sighting of a Red-tailed Hawk feeding at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. A must-read for bird lovers!

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Birdwatching, Oklahoma wildlife, raptors, red-tailed hawk, Wildlife Photography

Great Blue Heron Stretching – A Serene and Unexpected Moment

February 7, 2025February 12, 2023 by Steve Creek
When Herons Stretch Their Wings

A Great Blue Heron stretching at Charleston Lake strikes a yoga-like pose, showcasing grace, patience, and humor in wildlife photography.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Bird photography, Birdwatching, Charleston Lake, Great Blue Heron, Great Blue Heron Stretching, Heron Yoga Pose, Nature Photography, Outdoor photography, Wildlife observation, Wildlife Photography

An Unusually Large Pellet Regurgitation by a Green Heron

August 22, 2025August 26, 2022 by Steve Creek
Green Heron Regurgitating a Pellet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Photographed a Green Heron regurgitating a large pellet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about this unique behavior and its significance.

Categories Bird Photography Tags avian diet, Bird behavior, bird research, Birdwatching, Canon EOS R7, green heron, Nature Photography, pellet regurgitation, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography

The Carolina Chickadee in My Arkansas Backyard

August 15, 2024August 12, 2022 by Steve Creek
Carolina Chickadee

The Carolina Chickadee is a true gem of the avian world, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph it in my own backyard.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography, Lavaca Tags backyard bird, Bird Feeder, Birdwatching, carolina chickadee, native species, North America, Poecile carolinensis, songbird, Wildlife Photography

The Vibrant Prothonotary Warbler of Sequoyah

August 12, 2024August 8, 2022 by Steve Creek
Prothonotary Warbler Miner's Cove

Spotting the brilliant, golden-yellow Prothonotary Warbler at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is a highlight for any visitor.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags birds, Birdwatching, cavity nesters, forests, nature, prothonotary warbler, swamps, warblers, wetlands, wildlife
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