Blue Jay vs. Squirrel: An Acorn Heist?
Blue Jay caught digging up and relocating acorns in my yard. Was it stealing from Fox Squirrels? Explore this intriguing interspecies acorn rivalry.
Wildlife behavior
Fox Squirrels Chewing on Deer Antlers
Discover why Fox Squirrels chew on deer antlers for nutrients, dental health, and ecological benefits. Learn about osteophagy and its natural role.
Mule Deer Doe Enjoys Prickly Pear Cactus at Black Mesa
I observed a Mule Deer Doe eating prickly pear cactus near Lake Carl Etling. Learn how these cacti become a valuable food source for mule deer in arid environments.
Day 7: Strange Behavior from a Mule Deer Buck
A Mule Deer buck’s strange behavior caught my attention on Day 7 at Black Mesa State Park. Despite no luck with Bighorn Sheep, the morning was still great.
A Morning with Coyotes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge led to an encounter with a coyote family, capturing the beauty of their family dynamics and playful pups.
Mating Cottontail Rabbits and Backyard Birds
A backyard wildlife photography adventure, featuring mating cottontail rabbits, Downy Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, House Finches, and Tufted Titmice.
Face-to-Face with an Opossum in Oklahoma
A wildlife photographer’s account of a daytime opossum sighting at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about opossum behavior.
Great Egret Struggles to Swallow Huge Fish
Great egret at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge gets a taste of defeat after attempting to swallow a fish too large. Discover what these birds typically eat.
Nap-Loving Wilson’s Snipe
Close-up photo of a Wilson’s Snipe trying to sleep with its beak tucked in its feathers near a road where cars occasionally drive by.
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.
Encounter with a Coyote Pup In Oklahoma
Recently, I had an encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Join me as I recount the story of my encounter with a Coyote pup.
White-tailed Doe’s Curiosity: A Glimpse into Nature’s Intricacies
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes observing a curious white-tailed doe watching birds in the trees as she led her twin fawns through the Forest.
Observing a Striped Skunk Eating Grasshoppers
A wildlife photographer recounts an experience observing and photographing a striped skunk hunting and eating a grasshopper at a national wildlife refuge.
Great Blue Heron Rejects Prey
A wildlife photographer describes an unusual observation of a Great Blue Heron catching but then releasing a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Coyote With A Snow Goose Wing
See photos of a coyote chowing down on a snow goose wing at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about coyote predation on snow geese.