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Egg-Laying Dragonflies and Elk Feeding at Wichita Mountains

January 2, 2026September 24, 2024 by Steve Creek
Cow elk feeding on aquatic lotus leaves while standing in French Lake at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Day 9 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, photographing dragonfly egg laying and elk feeding in the lake on a hot September day.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags bull elk, cow elk, dragonfly, egg laying, French Lake, Lake Quanah Parker, Oklahoma wildlife, white-tailed deer, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography

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Red-eared Slider Nesting: Witnessing an Egg-Laying Encounter

June 24, 2025May 8, 2024 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider Laying Eggs In My Yard

I observed Red-eared Slider nesting behavior in my Arkansas yard, a rare glimpse into this turtle’s fascinating egg-laying process.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Reptiles & Amphibians, Turtles Tags egg laying, incubation temperature, nature, red-eared slider, sex determination, turtle eggs, turtle reproduction, wildlife 2 Comments

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A Nurturing Ritual: Male Blue Jay Feeds His Mate

January 16, 2026May 7, 2024 by Steve Creek
Male Blue Jay feeding his mate during courtship feeding behavior on the edge of a birdbath

A male Blue Jay feeds his mate during courtship, a behavior that strengthens pair bonds and supports nesting and egg-laying.

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Bird Photography Tags Backyard, birds, blue jay, courtship feeding, egg laying, incubation, Mating ritual, nature, nourishment, pair bond, reproductive success 1 Comment

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Eastern Bluebird Eggs Incubating in Nest Box

April 2, 2026April 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Bluebird Looking Out Of Birdhouse

Eastern Bluebird eggs are laid and incubating in my Arkansas yard, with a close look at nesting behavior and parental roles.

Categories Bird Photography Tags backyard nature, Bird Watching, bluebird nesting, bluebird parenting, Eastern Bluebirds, egg laying, incubation, spring birds 1 Comment

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Red-eared Slider Laying Eggs

December 20, 2024June 29, 2020 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider Laying Eggs

A wildlife photographer describes encountering a female Red-eared Slider turtle attempting to lay eggs in the parking lot of a boat launch area.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Reptiles & Amphibians, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Turtles Tags egg laying, Eggs, gravid, red-eared slider, reptiles, Turtle, wildlife, Wildlife Photography

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