A Day Without Keepers at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photography trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge yielded no keepers, but the pursuit and lessons on light, timing, and patience were worthwhile.
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Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge: October Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife highlights from a recent trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including a coyote sighting, White-tailed Deer, and an unexpected Barn Swallow.
Wrapping Up My Time at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
My last days at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge were filled with elk, deer, and turkey sightings. A great end to my summer adventure in Oklahoma!
Egg-Laying Dragonflies and Elk Feeding at Wichita Mountains
Day 9 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, from dragonflies laying eggs to elk feeding in the lake. An unforgettable wildlife photography experience!
Wildlife Moments: Days 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains
Day 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge brought memorable encounters with elk, deer, a crow, and a water snake, despite fewer photo-worthy moments.
Day 6: Elk Bugling and Wildlife Surprises at Wichita Mountains
On Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, I photographed elk, deer, and insects, witnessed unusual elk behavior, and hiked 5 miles with my camera.
Day 5 at Wichita Mountains: Elk, Roadrunners, and a Green Heron
Photographing wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on Day 5, including a bull elk, roadrunner, white-tailed buck, and a Green Heron on a Lotus Leaf.
Unexpected Wildlife on Day 4: Elk in Water and a Porcupine
Day 4 at Wichita Mountains: sunrise elk sightings, a rare porcupine encounter, white-tailed deer, collared lizards, and a cow elk feeding in French Lake.
Day 3 at Wichita Mountains: Roadrunners and White-Tailed Deer
Started Day 3 at Wichita Mountains with elk bugles, photographing white-tailed deer, a roadrunner in a tree, and a wild turkey, ending with a sprinting doe.
Morning Elk Bugles and Wildlife Wonders at Wichita Mountains
Early morning elk bugles, curious roadrunner behavior, and close encounters with wildlife made for an unforgettable second day at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Day 2: Wildlife Photography at Black Mesa State Park
Day 2 at Black Mesa: Spotted deer, a rabbit, and turkeys during a hike at the Nature Preserve. Rain and storms cut the day short but brought great photo ops!
Encountering White-Tailed Deer at Mount Magazine State Park
Encounter the beauty of white-tailed deer at Mount Magazine State Park. Discover my experience photographing these graceful creatures in Arkansas’ highest peak.
Up Close with Fawns at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Experience magical encounters with White-tailed Deer fawns at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge. A photographer’s journey capturing Oklahoma’s young wildlife wonders.
Frosty Morning With A Whitetail Doe
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an early frosty morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.