ouachita national forest - Steve Creek Wildlife Photography

Spider On A Web

December 20, 2024September 3, 2020 by Steve Creek

I came across this Spider on a web near my place here in Arkansas. I don’t know what type of spider this is?

A Robber Fly With A Grasshopper

December 27, 2024August 29, 2020 by Steve Creek

A first-hand account and photos of witnessing and photographing a robber fly hunting and feeding on a grasshopper.

Rediscovering the Red-bellied Snake in Arkansas

November 8, 2024August 27, 2020 by Steve Creek

A first-hand account of encountering the elusive red-bellied snake while hiking in Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest

Carolina Wolf Spider Sighting in Arkansas

December 27, 2024August 24, 2020 by Steve Creek

Photographing and identifying a Carolina Wolf Spider while walking in Arkansas, including details about the spider’s appearance, behavior and habitat.

Whitetail Fawn Near My Property

November 8, 2024August 23, 2020 by Steve Creek

Summertime is a magical season for many reasons, but one of the most special moments for me is observing the growth of fawns on my property.

The Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly in Arkansas

November 8, 2024August 20, 2020 by Steve Creek

Join a wildlife photographer’s journey capturing the Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly near sparkling streams close to the Ouachita National Forest here in Arkansas.

Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes in Arkansas

January 20, 2025August 19, 2020 by Steve Creek

Western Pygmy Rattlesnake Coiled on Forest Floor

Discover everything you need to know about Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes in Arkansas, including their habitat, behavior, and safety tips.

Two Mushrooms In The Ouachita National Forest

December 27, 2024August 18, 2020 by Steve Creek

During my recent hike in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas after a rain, I came across these two mushrooms that caught my attention.

Potters Wasp Nest Here In Arkansas

August 15, 2024August 16, 2020 by Steve Creek

This Potter Wasp Nest was on a pine sapling in my yard here in Arkansas. This is the second one of these I have found. The first one was on a rock I found…

Lizard On Shed Antler

February 11, 2023July 30, 2020 by Steve Creek

One day, I was hanging out on my deck and saw a Prairie Lizard climbing up one of the antlers. I quickly grabbed my camera to capture the moment. The little…

Land Slug

February 5, 2023July 24, 2020 by Steve Creek

If you look closely, you can see that the Land Slug has two pairs of “feelers” or tentacles on their head. The upper pair is light sensing and has eye spots at the ends, while the lower pair provides the sense of smell. Land slugs are a type of mollusk that lack a hard shell, … Read more