Capturing the Elusive Juvenile Five-Lined Skink
A wildlife photographer describes searching for and photographing the fast, elusive juvenile five-lined skink near the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.
Wildlife Photography
Great Egret Catches a Bluegill
A wildlife photography blog post about capturing a great egret catching a bluegill sunfish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Green Heron At Miner’s Cove
A wildlife photographer’s experience photographing a green heron at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including camera settings and techniques.
Gray Squirrel Surprise
Read about my chance wildlife photography encounter with a charming Eastern Gray Squirrel during a visit to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Barred Owl At Miner’s Cove
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares his experience photographing a Barred Owl in Oklahoma. Learn how he was able to get close to this beautiful bird.
Ratsnake On Sandtown Trail
Encountered a Ratsnake on the Sandtown Trail at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. Took photos and enjoyed more wildlife sightings on this walk.
Whitetail Fawn Near the Cabin Door
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a whitetail fawn near my cabin in the Ouachita National Forest in 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.
Great Blue Heron With Neck Extended
Great Blue Heron hunting at Miner’s Cove, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Observing its patient prey scan amidst cottonwood fluff.
Dickcissel Singing From Vine
Photographed a singing Dickcissel at Sequoyah NWR in May. Fewer birds this year, but hopeful for their return. Learn about their habits, nesting, and migration.
An Eastern Bluebird with a Caterpillar in Arkansas
Photographed a male Eastern Bluebird feeding its chicks in Arkansas. Learn about nest box care, bird behavior, and photography tips for bluebirds.
A Ouachita Map Turtle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Captured an Ouachita Map Turtle basking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn about turtle behavior, photography tips, and camera settings used.
A Cottontail Rabbit at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I captured this cottontail rabbit foraging near Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge office just before the 2019 flood hit Oklahoma.
Male Widow Skimmer Dragonfly
Explore the fascinating behavior of the territorial male widow skimmer dragonfly, photographed in Arkansas near the Ouachita National Forest.
Western Ratsnake Moving Through Pine Needles
Photographing a Western Ratsnake near Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest. Learn about its behavior, diet, and unique winter dens shared with Copperheads.