Starting the New Year at Osage Hills State Park
Start 2025 with wildlife photography at Osage Hills State Park, Oklahoma. Armadillos, hiking, and scenic beauty await!
Hiking
Wildlife Moments: Days 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains
Day 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge brought memorable encounters with elk, deer, a crow, and a water snake, despite fewer photo-worthy moments.
Day 6: Elk Bugling and Wildlife Surprises at Wichita Mountains
On Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, I photographed elk, deer, and insects, witnessed unusual elk behavior, and hiked 5 miles with my camera.
A Vulture, Hawks, and a Spooky Evening at Black Mesa State Park
A Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawks made for an eerie yet exciting evening hike at Black Mesa State Park. What a strange but memorable photography adventure!
Day 7: A Remarkable Encounter with Bighorn Sheep at Black Mesa
Thrilled to encounter Bighorn Sheep on Day 7 at Black Mesa! Discover their unique history in Oklahoma and the importance of preserving their fragile habitat.
Day 4: Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park, I photographed a Canyon Towhee, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Bald Eagle, and spotted a young Great Horned Owl.
Day 2: Wildlife Photography at Black Mesa State Park
Day 2 at Black Mesa: Spotted deer, a rabbit, and turkeys during a hike at the Nature Preserve. Rain and storms cut the day short but brought great photo ops!
A Late Season Common Buckeye Butterfly at Sequoyah NWR
An unusual November sighting of a Common Buckeye butterfly in Oklahoma, discussing why this sighting is uncommon and what might explain its late flight period.
What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an exciting encounter with a young deer buck while hiking at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Orb Weaver Spider on a Mountain Bike Trail
A nature photographer encounters the harmless Spotted Orb-weaver Spider while hiking and captures photos of the spider in its large orb-shaped web.
Photographing A Banded Garden Spider Near the Trail
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about encountering and photographing a banded garden spider while hiking at Ben Geren Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Encounter with the Hickory Horned Devil
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his exciting encounter with a Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest.
More Surprises from a Photography Pit Stop
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle, Prairie Lizard, and dragonfly while hiking and captures close-up photos of them.
Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle on Utility Pole
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.
Butterflies at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer’s experience photographing and identifying two different butterfly species, the red admiral and pearl crescent.