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Dawn Wildlife Photography Routine

January 21, 2026January 10, 2026 by Steve Creek
Yawning coyote photographed at dawn after arriving early and waiting quietly in the field

Master your dawn wildlife photography routine! Learn tips for preparation, gear, and capturing stunning shots at sunrise.

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags camera gear, dawn routine, early morning photography, equipment checklist, location scouting, Nature Photography, Photography Tips, pre-shoot preparation, wildlife habits, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Starting 2026 With Patience and Observation

January 21, 2026January 1, 2026 by Steve Creek
Red-bellied Woodpecker clinging to the side of an oak tree trunk

Starting 2026 with patience and observation, I reflect on lessons from a year in the field and how wildlife continues to shape my approach.

Categories Wildlife Tags Bird photography, field observations, Nature Photography, Patience in photography, Wildlife Photography, wildlife reflections 3 Comments

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Autumn Along the Buffalo National River in Boxley Valley

January 21, 2026November 20, 2025 by Steve Creek
Buffalo River autumn reflections with mixed fall colors in Boxley Valley.

Autumn along the Buffalo National River. Colors reflected on calm water in Boxley Valley. I share field notes from this peaceful Ozark scene.

Categories Landscapes Tags Arkansas Landscapes, autumn, Boxley Valley, buffalo national river, Canon R5 Mark II, Fall Color, Nature Photography, Ozarks, RF 100-500mm, River Reflections 1 Comment

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Tufted Titmouse Mid-molt: Still Full of Personality

September 5, 2025August 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Side view of Tufted Titmouse showing short tail feathers due to molting, perched on a wooden branch.

Tufted Titmouse molting in late summer is natural. These scruffy birds still show bold personality even mid-molt.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, bird molting, Nature Photography, summer birds, tufted titmouse 2 Comments

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Eastern Bluebird Fledgling Watch: A Hot Day of Waiting

September 5, 2025July 30, 2025 by Steve Creek
Eastern Bluebird chick with open beak looking out from inside a wooden birdhouse on a hot day

Eastern Bluebird fledgling watch update: Two chicks still in the box as parents persist in feeding and cleaning during extreme heat.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Birdwatching, Eastern Bluebirds, fledglings, Nature Photography

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Deer at Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

September 5, 2025July 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Doe and young Buck with velvet antlers standing alert in tall green grass at Holla Bend.

White-tailed Deer and first fawn sightings highlight my return to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.

Categories White-tailed Deer Tags Arkansas Wildlife, fawns, Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Refuge Habitat, white-tailed deer 1 Comment

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Treasure Lake in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

October 29, 2025June 19, 2025 by Steve Creek
Rocky granite outcrops and dense green trees surround the still waters of Treasure Lake under a moody, cloud-filled sky at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Treasure Lake in the Wichita Mountains blends rugged granite and calm waters, perfect for photography and scenic hiking.

Categories Landscapes, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Charon’s Garden, Nature Photography, Oklahoma landscape, Treasure Lake, Wichita Mountains

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Armadillo Pup Sniffs My Boot in a Curious Encounter

January 24, 2026June 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Young Nine-banded Armadillo sniffing a brown boot in green grass during a close wildlife encounter in Arkansas.

A curious armadillo pup sniffed my boot during a close encounter in my Arkansas yard. An unforgettable moment with backyard wildlife.

Categories Armadillo Tags Arkansas Wildlife, armadillo pup, Backyard wildlife, Nature Photography, Nine-banded Armadillo
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