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American Green Tree Frogs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

August 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Green Tree Frog peeking between green grass blades in its natural wetland habitat in Oklahoma.

Discover the American Green Tree Frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and how their camouflage makes them hard to spot.

Categories Frogs Tags american green tree frog, frog camouflage, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

Pearl Crescent Butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

August 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Pearl Crescent butterfly with orange and black patterned wings resting on green grass at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Pearl Crescent butterfly spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn how to identify this common yet striking species.

Categories Insect Photography Tags butterfly identification, butterfly photography, nature walk, Oklahoma wildlife, Pearl Crescent, sequoyah national wildlife refuge Leave a comment

Green Stink Bug at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

August 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a bright green stink bug with banded antennae walking along a blade of grass, captured at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

A vivid photo and guide to the green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris), spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Chinavia hilaris, Green Stink Bug, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge 2 Comments

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher Snaps Up a Cricket in Mid-Air

August 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher mid-action flipping a cricket above its beak while perched on a grass stem.

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher catches a cricket mid-air at Sequoyah NWR, showcasing its acrobatic hunting skills.

Categories Bird Photography Tags insect-eating birds, Oklahoma wildlife, scissor-tailed flycatcher, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Tyrannus forficatus Leave a comment

Today is World Snake Day (July 16, 2025)

July 16, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a water snake swimming in the Arkansas River with its tongue flicking, taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Celebrate World Snake Day with my water snake photo from Sequoyah NWR, Oklahoma. Discover why snakes matter.

Categories Snakes Tags arkansas river, nature education, non-venomous snakes, Oklahoma wildlife, reptile conservation, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, snake photography, water snake, Wildlife Photography, World Snake Day 1 Comment

Japanese Beetle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

July 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Japanese beetle with copper and green coloring resting on a vertical blade of grass, photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Japanese beetle spotted at Sequoyah NWR. I photographed this invasive insect up close on a quiet morning. Learn more about its impact.

Categories Insect Photography Tags invasive insects, Japanese Beetle, macro photography, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge 2 Comments

White-tailed Bucks Among Wildflowers

June 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Single White-tailed Buck with velvet antlers standing in a field of spring wildflowers and grass in the Wichita Mountains.

Two velvet-antlered White-tailed Bucks pause among wildflowers and rocks in the Wichita Mountains, bathed in soft spring light.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, White-tailed Deer, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags bucks in velvet, deer photography, nature moment, Oklahoma wildlife, spring wildlife, white-tailed deer, Wichita Mountains, wildflowers

Crayfish Defensive Pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

June 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Crayfish in a defensive stance with raised claws on a paved road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Crayfish raises claws in a defensive pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A bold roadside encounter.

Categories Crayfish, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags crayfish, defensive posture, Oklahoma wildlife, Wildlife behavior

Deer Tick Infestation: The Unseen Battles of Wildlife

June 2, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Doe partially hidden in tall grass with visible ticks around her left eye at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

A close look at a doe with a tick-infested eye reveals the hidden struggles of wildlife. Discover how deer cope with these unseen threats.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, White-tailed Deer Tags deer grooming, deer tick infestation, Oklahoma wildlife, parasite challenges, white-tailed deer, wildlife health 1 Comment

Bison Herd on a Hillside at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

May 26, 2025 by Steve Creek
A wide view of a bison herd scattered across a grassy hillside with rocky outcrops in the background at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.

See a large bison herd at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and get a better view of the refuge’s open terrain.

Categories Bison, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags bison, bison herd, large mammals, nature refuge, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie landscape, Wildlife Photography

Wichita Mountains Prairie Dogs in Spring

May 21, 2025 by Steve Creek
Juvenile prairie dog peeking out of its burrow at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Black-tailed prairie dogs basking in spring sunshine among wildflowers at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Prairie Dogs, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Animal Behavior, black-tailed prairie dog, burrowing mammals, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie dog, spring animals, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge

Collared Lizard Mating Behavior: A Rare Courtship Encounter

May 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Eastern Collared Lizard standing beside a brightly colored male with her feet on his side during courtship at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Witness rare Collared Lizard mating behavior as a female approaches a male in a unique moment at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Lizards Tags Eastern Collared Lizards, lizard courtship, Oklahoma wildlife, reptile behavior, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography 3 Comments

Barred Owls Nesting at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge

May 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a juvenile Barred Owl looking out from a tree cavity in Oklahoma.

Barred Owls nesting in a dead tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Captured in April 2025 using an 800mm lens.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Barred Owls, Nesting birds, Oklahoma wildlife

Unusually Colored Striped Skunk at Sequoyah Refuge

April 30, 2025March 19, 2025 by Steve Creek
A rare striped skunk with an unusual mix of dark brown and black fur, walking on a gravel road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Unusually Colored Striped Skunk spotted at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A rare and fascinating wildlife sighting with unique traits!

Categories Mammal Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Skunks Tags Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, rare animal sightings, striped skunk, unique skunk, Wildlife Photography

Patterns and Textures in Wildlife Photography

March 5, 2025March 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-Up of Timber Rattlesnake's Rattle

Enhance your wildlife photography with patterns and textures! Learn how to capture stunning details and improve your composition.

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags Arkansas Wildlife, camera settings, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, patterns in nature, photo editing, Photography Tips, textures in photography, Wildlife Photography
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