A Rare Sighting: A Young Krider’s Hawk
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a rare young Krider's Red-tailed Hawk while visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Whitetail Buck’s Activity Along the Auto Tour Road
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a large 8-point whitetail buck at a wildlife refuge in late November.
Wildlife Wonders: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Nature’s Bounty
A wildlife photographer reflects on Arkansas' natural bounty and gatherings of animal families while finding serenity outdoors this Thanksgiving season.
Photographing a Swollen-Necked 8-point White-tailed Buck
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing an impressive swollen-necked 8-point White-tailed Buck during the fall rut in Oklahoma.
Capturing a Great Blue Heron’s Catch
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
My Encounter with a Groundhog In Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his quest to photograph a Groundhog near the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Barred Owl Encounter at Torraine Lake
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts spotting and photographing a Barred Owl at sunrise during a morning hike at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
A Photographer’s Mystery Solved: The Buck’s Alarm Revealed
In part two of this blog post, the photographer details a close encounter with a coyote and white-tailed deer buck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Blue Herons Tossing Fish: A Photographer’s Delight
A wildlife photographer shares images of Great Blue Herons tossing and catching fish at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge, discussing this unique hunting adaptation.
Finding White-tailed Deer by Following the Acorns
A wildlife photography blog post about locating whitetail deer in the fall by finding where they feed on white oak acorns.
A Doe’s Gaze: A Close Encounter at Sandtown Bottoms
A wildlife photography blog post about an incredible up close encounter with a beautiful, curious whitetail doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Green Anoles in October In Arkansas
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek writes about encountering Green Anoles while photographing in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas in late October.
Fox Squirrel’s Unusual Seed Feast at Torraine Lake
A wildlife photographer shares an encounter with a fox squirrel foraging for seeds on an unidentified plant at Torraine Lake.
Dew-Covered Damselfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A nature photographer describes encountering and photographing a damselfly covered in dew during an early morning walk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Lizard and Skink Tail Growth After Loss
A wildlife photographer documents the incredible process of tail regrowth in lizards and skinks at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Celebrating National Public Lands Day
Photographer Steve Creek writes about spending National Public Lands Day photographing the wildlife at Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Close Encounter with the Tobacco Hornworm
Explore the world of the Tobacco Hornworm and its transformation into the Carolina Sphinx Moth. Discover the wonders of wildlife photography in Arkansas.
Mating Grasshoppers Covered in Morning Dew
Today I want to showcase this shot I captured of two mating grasshoppers, with the one on top covered in morning dew.
Capturing Wildlife in the Lush Soybean Fields
Searching and photographing Whitetail Deer in the soybean fields at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in mid-September.
Yellow Warbler’s Spider Snack At Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek documents spotting and photographing a Yellow Warbler at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Deer Habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos of white-tailed deer and their habitat at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Red-headed Meadow Katydid In Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek documents a sighting of a Red-headed Meadow Katydid in Oklahoma, including details on its identification and natural history.
A Red-shouldered Hawk in the Willows
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek writes about encountering and photographing a Red-shouldered Hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Looking Back at White-tailed Fawn Photos
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos of white-tailed deer fawns taken at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma last year.
American Green Tree Frogs in the Summer Sun
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares more photos of the American Green Tree Frog spotted in various poses this summer in Oklahoma.
Survivors: Injured White-tailed Does
A wildlife photographer shares photos and stories of two injured white-tailed does spotted at a nature center and a wildlife refuge in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Wildlife Photographer Reflects On World Photography Day
A wildlife photographer reflects on World Photography Day and how photography allows them to document nature and share its beauty.
Capturing Aquatic Wonders at Sequoyah Refuge
A Wildlife Photographer shares the story and photo behind an unexpected encounter with catfish and sunfish while exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Challenges I’ve Witnessed Keeping a Refuge Running
A wildlife photographer reflects on 15+ years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, gaining appreciation for the dedicated staff who maintain the grounds.