Stillness in White: Encountering a Great Egret as Nature Awakens
See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.
The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle
A wildlife photographer describes capturing the sounds and behavior of a Bald Eagle calling from a tree in an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Capturing the Grace of the Northern Harrier In Flight
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Northern Harrier hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
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.
Photographing Majestic Black Vultures in Oklahoma
A wildlife photographer's blog post about observing and photographing Black Vultures at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Does and a Curious Rabbit
Experience the captivating encounter between a Whitetail Doe and a curious Rabbit at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
Wasp Nest Along the Road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I came across an interesting sight - a group of paper wasps constructing a nest in a tree near the road.
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.
First Gray Tree Frog at Sequoyah Refuge
While scanning the Johnson grass along the road for potential photo subjects. A small gray tree frog on top of a leaf caught my eye.
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 Green Heron’s Roadside Pose at Sequoyah Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes capturing a portrait of a Green Heron at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Another Close Encounter with a Young Scissor-tail
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls spotting and photographing another young Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at the Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma.
A Morning with a Young Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an rewarding experience getting close-up photos of a juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher 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.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Success at Sequoyah Refuge
This year has been a good one for me when it comes to photographing the Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Over the years, this has been a difficult bird for me.
Encounter with the Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
Embark on a mesmerizing encounter with the captivating Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, as we capture its ethereal beauty in this wildlife photography adventure.
Young Black Vulture at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I had the pleasure of witnessing a young Black Vulture peering out from its abode, capturing a photograph that will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Orange-striped Ribbonsnake
A wildlife photography blog post describing an encounter with an Orange-striped Ribbonsnake at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Capturing American White Pelicans in Flight
A wildlife photography blog post detailing my experience photographing American white pelicans at the Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam near Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Yellow Garden Spider On Its Web
A wildlife photographer recounts finding and photographing a vibrant Yellow Garden Spider in its intricate web at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Capturing a 9-Point Buck in Velvet
This mature buck sported a massive set of velvet-covered antlers, with 3 long points on one side and possibly 6 points on the other.
The Curious Case of the Grackle’s Sumac Rubdown
A first-hand account of witnessing Common Grackles anting with sumac berries at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Raccoon With Cinnamon-colored Tail
During my explorations at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I came upon a mesmerizing sight—a raccoon with a captivating cinnamon-colored tail.
A Curious Raccoon’s Posed Encounter
A wildlife photographer describes an unexpected encounter with a bold raccoon that struck a perfect posing stance while he photographed it in Oklahoma.
My Amazing Encounter with Three Coyote Pups
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares the story and photos of three incredible coyote pups he encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Discovering Dragonflies at Sequoyah Refuge
Explore Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge through the lens of a wildlife photographer, capturing dragonflies and their vital role in the ecosystem.
Great Blue Heron Catching Shad In Horton Slough
A wildlife photographer recounts returning to Oklahoma to photograph a Great Blue Heron catching shad, capturing the impressive hunting skills of this bird.