Encountering a Great Egret as Nature Awakens

See this elegant Great Egret standing amongst fall colors at dawn. Explore the contrasts and beauty in this Oklahoma wildlife refuge photograph.

Northern Pintail Drake Landing at Sequoyah NWR

Drake Northern Pintail

I photographed a Northern Pintail drake landing at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife Notes.

A Rare Sighting: A Young Krider’s Hawk

Young Krider's Hawk

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a rare young Krider’s Red-tailed Hawk while visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.

Whitetail Buck’s Activity Along the Auto Tour Road

Whitetail Buck Standing Tall Near The Brush

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a large 8-point whitetail buck at a wildlife refuge in late November.

Wildlife Wonders: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Nature’s Bounty

Wild Tom Turkey Walking Through The Forest

A wildlife photographer reflects on Arkansas’ natural bounty and gatherings of animal families while finding serenity outdoors this Thanksgiving season.

White-Tailed Buck Oklahoma | An 8-Point at Sequoyah Refuge

8-point White-tailed Buck On Side Of The Auto Tour Road

Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing an impressive swollen-necked 8-point White-tailed Buck during the fall rut in Oklahoma.