Miner's Cove - Steve Creek Wildlife Photography

Great Egret Preening to Keep Its Feathers in Top Condition

July 2, 2026April 25, 2023 by Steve Creek

Great Egret preening its white feathers while standing in a wetland

Watch a Great Egret preening as it cleans and protects its feathers. Learn why this behavior is essential for healthy plumage and survival.

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Young Bald Eagle Shows Off Hopping Skills

July 15, 2026April 5, 2023 by Steve Creek

Watch as an immature Bald Eagle displays its impressive hopping abilities, moving to a new vantage point and showcasing its agility and grace in motion.

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First-time Photographing A Muskrat

February 8, 2026March 28, 2023 by Steve Creek

Muskrat with head above moving water at Miner’s Cove in Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, whiskers visible as ripples pass around it.

A muskrat surfaced in front of me as the fog cleared at Miner’s Cove. I share the quick field moment and the photo details.

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Green Heron Eating a Spider at Sequoyah

October 31, 2026September 29, 2021 by Steve Creek

Green Heron holding a large spider in its bill at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed a green heron eating a spider at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. See the shot and my camera settings.