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Spike Bull Elk Nuzzling Cow Elk in Boxley Valley

January 21, 2026November 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Spike bull elk resting chin on cow elk’s back in foggy Boxley Valley meadow.

I photographed a spike bull elk nuzzling a cow elk in Boxley Valley. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this calm fall encounter.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas, Boxley Valley, Canon EOS R5, cow elk, elk, elk photography, fall fog, RF 200-800mm lens, rut season, spike bull elk, Wildlife behavior 2 Comments

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Oak Leafroller Caterpillar Hanging by a Silk Thread

September 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a green Oak Leafroller caterpillar hanging from a nearly invisible silk thread against a soft green background.

Oak Leafroller caterpillar hanging by a silk thread at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma. Learn about its behavior and how I photographed it.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Caterpillar photography, Macro wildlife photography, Oak Leafroller caterpillar, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife behavior

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Summer Heat Wildlife Photography

December 21, 2025June 27, 2025 by Steve Creek
Eastern Cottontail rabbit lying flat on a dirt trail, keeping cool in the summer heat with green grass nearby.

Learn my proven techniques for summer heat wildlife photography. Get sharp images in high temps with early timing and smart settings.

Categories Wildlife Photography Techniques Tags camera settings, early morning photography, ethical wildlife photography, heat photography, hot weather tips, summer photography, Wildlife behavior, Wildlife Photography

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Crayfish Defensive Pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

November 19, 2025June 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Crayfish in a defensive stance with raised claws on a paved road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Crayfish raises claws in a defensive pose at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. A bold roadside encounter.

Categories Crayfish, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags crayfish, defensive posture, Oklahoma wildlife, Wildlife behavior
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