Tufted Titmouse: Bold Visitor in the Yard
Tufted Titmouse perched on driftwood with its crest raised, showing curiosity and confidence. Photographed up close from my deck in the backyard.
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Eastern Bluebird and Its Ceramic Counterpart
Eastern Bluebird explores a birdbath and inspects a ceramic bird ornament. A curious and colorful moment captured in my yard.
Carolina Wrens in My Arkansas Yard
Discover the charming Carolina Wrens in my Arkansas yard! Learn about their behavior, habitat, diet, and why they skipped nesting in my birdhouse this summer.
The Carolina Mantis: A Day of Observing Nature’s Perfect Predator
The fascinating behavior of a Carolina Mantis in my backyard, from defensive displays to ambush hunting, capturing the delicate balance of nature in action.
An Encounter with a Curious Coyote Pup
A close encounter with a curious coyote pup at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about factors influencing coyote behavior and enjoy my wildlife photos.
A Day with Bluebirds, Robins, and Feathered Friends
Photographing the Eastern Bluebirds feeding chicks, an American Robin building her nest, a Red-bellied Woodpecker at the feeder, and a Common Grackle.
Photographing the Intense Showdown Between a Doe and a Bobcat
Join me on a thrilling morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge where a Doe and Bobcat showdown unfolds.
An American White Pelican in Action
A wildlife photographer captures the moment an American White Pelican throws its head back and opening its pouch-like beak wide.
Another Sighting of the Elusive Upland Sandpiper
I share details and images from my second sighting of the elusive Upland Sandpiper at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Deer Habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos of white-tailed deer and their habitat at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Coyote Encounter on the Sandtown Trail
A wildlife photographer recounts an encounter with an unusually large coyote while on a photo walk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Capturing a Green Heron’s Spider Snack
A wildlife photographer blogs about observing and photographing a Green Heron eating a large spider at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Anatomy of a Scavenger: The Feet of Black Vultures
A wildlife photographer takes photos of a Black Vulture’s feet and analyzes how they reveal the bird’s adaptation for walking and scavenging carrion.
A Curious Raccoon’s Posed Encounter
A wildlife photographer describes an unexpected encounter with a bold raccoon that struck a perfect posing stance while he photographed it in Oklahoma.
Gray Squirrel Surprise
Read about my chance wildlife photography encounter with a charming Eastern Gray Squirrel during a visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.