sequoyah national wildlife refuge - Steve Creek Wildlife Photography

Raccoon in a Mulberry Tree: A Wildlife Surprise

May 19, 2025May 22, 2020 by Steve Creek

Raccoon standing on a branch surrounded by green mulberry leaves at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Raccoon in a Mulberry Tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A surprise wildlife photography moment worth capturing.

Orchard Oriole Photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

May 3, 2025May 13, 2020 by Steve Creek

Male Orchard Oriole singing while perched on a dried plant stem in Oklahoma.

Orchard Oriole photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. See detailed photos and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

The Secretive Sora Bird

May 5, 2023May 12, 2020 by Steve Creek

And when it comes to birds, the Sora is definitely one of the trickiest subjects to photograph. Known for its shy and secretive nature, this small waterbird…

Coyote Slinking By

February 10, 2023May 6, 2020 by Steve Creek

On one of my recent trips to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had a particularly fascinating encounter with a coyote.

Whitetail Buck Running Through Water

February 13, 2023May 5, 2020 by Steve Creek

White-tailed Deer bounding through shallow water, creating splashes as it runs, its presence revealed by sound before sight.

I was lucky to photograph this Whitetail Buck running through water. I had just pulled into the parking area for the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at…

Tree Swallow Taking A Break

February 14, 2023May 4, 2020 by Steve Creek

I’ve been fortunate enough to observe and photograph the Tree Swallow in its natural habitat. These small, iridescent birds are a common sight at the Sequoyah..

Why A Water Moccasin Is Called A Cottonmouth

November 8, 2024May 3, 2020 by Steve Creek

During a Photography/hiking trip to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in 2014, I had a close encounter with a Cottonmouth. Despite the cool…

Dickcissel At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

November 8, 2024May 2, 2020 by Steve Creek

As an avid wildlife photographer, I eagerly await the spring arrival of the Dickcissel at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Prothonotary Warbler Building Nest

November 12, 2024May 1, 2020 by Steve Creek

At the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to photograph the impressive nest-building skills of the Prothonotary Warbler.

Prothonotary Warbler Are Tolerant Of Humans

November 8, 2024April 25, 2020 by Steve Creek

I had the opportunity to capture a stunning shot of a Prothonotary Warbler during my recent visit to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Early Spring Box Turtle

April 12, 2025April 13, 2020 by Steve Creek

The Three-toed Box Turtle is a seasonal migrator and is commonly found in forested areas during early spring, summer, and late fall in Arkansas and Oklahoma.