Eastern Bluebird Nest Box Empty: A Bittersweet Update
Surprise fledging! Eastern bluebird chicks leave the nest overnight or early the next morning. Bittersweet update!
Wildlife observation
Bluebirds vs. Robber Flies: Backyard Birds Break the Rules?
Eastern Bluebirds, with their keen eyesight and agile flight, are adept hunters capable of catching and eating Robber Flies.
Grasshopper-Loving Coyote in the Wichita Mountains
Witnessing a coyote’s unique hunting technique in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Learn why grasshoppers are a vital part of a coyote’s diet.
Discovering Dewdrop Spiders: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Photographer Steve discovers a Garden Spider and, mistaking kleptoparasitic Dewdrop Spiders for her babies, gains fascinating insights into spider ecology.
Another Water Moccasin Embraced by Duckweed
In this wildlife photography blog post, I share the captivating story of encountering a Water Moccasin covered in Duckweed for the second time.
Witnessing a Bald Eagle Drying Off
Encounter a Bald Eagle drying its wings at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn why Bald Eagles spread their wings to dry.
A Skunk Carrying a Baby Skunk
A close encounter with a Striped Skunk at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge reveals its protective behavior of relocating young for safety.
American Black Vulture Portrait
The American Black Vulture’s vital role in nature, its unique features, and its behavior through an up-close encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Horned Passalus Beetle With Mites
Learn about the Horned Passalus beetle, its role as a decomposer, and its tiny mite companions in the forests near Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas.
Barred Owl Hunting In A Roadside Ditch
Discover the Barred Owl’s diverse diet, including crayfish, and learn how their meals can even change feather color. Tips for spotting owls at wildlife refuges.
Turkey Vulture Behavior: Cooling, Defense, and Adaptation
Learn about Turkey Vultures’ unique cooling strategies, defense mechanisms, and adaptations that make them remarkable survivors in their environment.
Great Blue Heron Taking Fish To Shore
These photos show a Great Blue Heron hauling a large fish to shore—a moment that stood out for the size of the fish and the heron’s persistence in managing its prey. The fish appears to be a Freshwater Drum, identified by its distinctive rounded shape and fin structure. This species is a common target for … Read more
North American Beaver Eating Corn
North American Beaver eating corn at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about their diet and behavior through this unique wildlife observation.
Robber Fly Perched On A Log
Join Steve Creek, a passionate wildlife photographer, as he shares his encounter with a Robber Fly in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas.
Whitetail Doe With Odd Growth
Learn about Fibromatosis in Whitetail Deer, its symptoms, and the role of wildlife photography in tracking this condition for better deer conservation efforts.