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Fall Duck Numbers 2026: Mallards Hit a 33-Year Low

October 18, 2026 by Steve Creek
Male and female Mallards flying together against a blue sky, illustrating the 2026 duck survey population decline.

The 2026 duck survey shows Mallards at a 33-year low. See what declining numbers and drought may mean for my Sequoyah photography.

Categories Bird Photography Tags 2026 Duck Survey, Blue-winged Teal, Duck Migration, Mallards, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, waterfowl, Wildlife Photography, Wood Ducks 2 Comments

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Birds on a Windy Day at Black Mesa

August 30, 2026September 6, 2024 by Steve Creek
Swainson’s Hawk photographed near Black Mesa State Park in western Oklahoma

A windy day at Black Mesa State Park brought Cassin’s Sparrow, Kingbird, and Swainson’s Hawk during an active bird photography morning.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bird identification, Birdwatching, Black Mesa State Park, Blue-winged Teal, Cassin's Kingbird, Cassin's Sparrow, Nature Photography, oklahoma birds, Swainson's Hawk, Wildlife Photography

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