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Eastern Cottontail Rabbit: A Morning Visitor in Arkansas

September 5, 2025August 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
Young Eastern Cottontail Rabbit standing alert in short green grass, photographed in Arkansas on a dewy August morning.

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit visits my Arkansas yard, offering a rare chance to photograph this young, cautious morning guest.

Categories Mammal Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, backyard nature, Eastern Cottontail, juvenile rabbit, Nature Observation, rabbit photography

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A Hornet’s Nest at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

July 17, 2025December 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
Bald-faced Hornet’s Nest at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Photographed a stunning Bald-faced Hornet’s nest at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, showcasing nature’s craftsmanship in late fall.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Bald-faced Hornet, fall wildlife, hornet nest, Insect Behavior, Nature Observation, Oklahoma nature, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Blue Jay vs. Squirrel: An Acorn Heist?

December 20, 2024November 11, 2024 by Steve Creek
Blue Jay with an Acorn: A Clever Opportunist in Action

Blue Jay caught digging up and relocating acorns in my yard. Was it stealing from Fox Squirrels? Explore this intriguing interspecies acorn rivalry.

Categories Bird Photography, Squirrels Tags acorn caching, acorn heist, Backyard wildlife, Bird behavior, blue jay, Fox Squirrel, interspecies rivalry, Nature Observation, squirrel behavior, Wildlife behavior 2 Comments

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Fall Visitors: The Colorful and Charismatic House Finches

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
Vibrant Visitor: Male House Finch Near Backyard Feeder

Enjoying the colorful and lively House Finches this fall in Arkansas, photographing their antics, unique calls, and foraging habits in my backyard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird calls, Bird photography, Birdwatching, fall birds, feeder birds, Haemorhous mexicanus, House Finches, Nature Observation

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The Daily Visits of Mourning Doves in My Arkansas Yard

October 24, 2025October 30, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mourning Dove Resting on the Pine Needles

Observing Mourning Doves in my Arkansas yard as they forage among pine needles and visit the birdbath, bringing a calm and gentle presence every day

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Birdbath, Birdwatching, mourning dove, Nature Observation, peaceful birds, pine needles, seed-eaters, Wildlife Photography

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Yellow-rumped Warbler: The Iconic ‘Butter Butt’ in My Backyard

October 24, 2025October 28, 2024 by Steve Creek
Yellow-rumped Warbler Taking a Sip

Check out my latest photos of the butter butt, the Yellow-rumped Warbler, showcasing its vibrant yellow patch in winter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Birdwatching, butter butt, Canon EOS R5, fall migration, Nature Observation, Wildlife Photography, Yellow-rumped Warbler 2 Comments

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White-throated Sparrows Return to My Arkansas Yard

October 24, 2025October 27, 2024 by Steve Creek
White-throated Sparrow Searching for Seeds on a Fall Morning

Witness the White-throated Sparrows return as they forage and brighten your yard this fall and winter season.

Categories Bird Photography Tags autumn, Backyard birds, Bird feeders, Birdwatching, Canon EOS R5, fall migration, Nature Observation, Wildlife Photography

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Impatient Visitors at the Birdbath Here In Arkansas

October 24, 2025October 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
Northern Cardinal Awaits the Birdbath Refill

See the hilarious impatience of birds at the birdbath as they eagerly await fresh water and refreshment in my yard.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird behavior, Birdbath, Birdwatching, Canon EOS R5, Nature Observation, northern cardinal, Northern Flicker, Wildlife Photography
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