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Granite Boulders in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

June 23, 2025 by Steve Creek
Expansive view of granite boulders and hills with distant mountains and green vegetation in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Massive granite boulders shape the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with some of the best views along Indiahoma Road.

Categories Landscapes, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags ancient rock, granite boulders, Indiahoma Road, Oklahoma geology, porphyritic granite, scenic landscape, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

Holy City Wichita Mountains: A Quiet Walk Through Sacred Stone

June 17, 2025 by Steve Creek
White stone statue of Jesus with arms outstretched on red rock pedestal under cloudy sky.

Holy City Wichita Mountains offers a peaceful walk through biblical stone scenes in Oklahoma’s wildlife refuge.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags christian landmarks, holy city wichita mountains, lawton oklahoma, oklahoma travel, Outdoor photography, stone architecture, Wildlife refuge Leave a comment

Wichita Mountains Prairie Dogs in Spring

May 21, 2025 by Steve Creek
Juvenile prairie dog peeking out of its burrow at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Black-tailed prairie dogs basking in spring sunshine among wildflowers at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Prairie Dogs, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags Animal Behavior, black-tailed prairie dog, burrowing mammals, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie dog, spring animals, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge

Armadillo at Sequoyah NWR After Controlled Burn

April 30, 2025March 24, 2025 by Steve Creek
Armadillo foraging with claws extended in burned field with scattered green shoots.

Spotted an armadillo foraging in a burned area at Sequoyah NWR. Discover how fire helps wildlife thrive in this unique Oklahoma refuge.

Categories Armadillo, Mammal Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Small Mammals Tags controlled burn, fire ecology, Oklahoma nature, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

A Hiker’s Reflection on the Jed Johnson Tower Trail

April 30, 2025March 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Jed Johnson Tower: A Historic Landmark in the Wichita Mountains

Explore the beauty of the Jed Johnson Tower Trail in the Wichita Mountains—a short but rewarding hike with stunning views and rich history.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Tags hiking trails, Jed Johnson Tower, Nature Photography, Oklahoma hiking, outdoor adventure, scenic views, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

Grinning Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Buck In Velvet and Smiling

Check out this photo of a Whitetail Buck that seems to be grinning for the camera at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma!

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Antlers, Velvet antlers, Whitetail Buck, wildlife encounter, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

Chasing Lizards in the Wichita Mountains

December 20, 2024June 13, 2024 by Steve Creek
Eastern Collared Lizard With Mouth Open

A personal account of exploring the diverse lizard species at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including the elusive Texas Horned Lizard.

Categories Lizards, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Biodiversity, Eastern Collared Lizard, lizards, nature, prairie lizard, Texas Horned Lizard, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

Mississippi Kite at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

June 9, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mississippi Kite Stretching Its Wing

Encountering the abundant Mississippi Kites at Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with details on these raptors’ behavior and characteristics.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Birds of Prey, dive-bombing, feeding habits, insectivore, migration, Mississippi Kite, Nesting behavior, raptors, Wichita Mountains, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

Part 2: Wichita Mountain Majesty – Bison on the Refuge

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Close Up with a Wichita Mountain Bison

Part 2 of a wildlife photography trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge focuses on the bison herd and its history as a conservation success story.

Categories Bison, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags American Buffalo, bison, bison calves, bison herd, bison roundup, conservation success story, Theodore Roosevelt, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife refuge

Watersnakes Thrive at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

May 27, 2024 by Steve Creek
Watersnake Hanging In The Reeds

Another surprise encounter with a well-camouflaged Watersnake at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Snakes Tags Northern Diamondback Watersnake, Oklahoma snakes, viviparous snakes, watersnake behavior, watersnake diet, watersnake habitat, watersnake reproduction, Wildlife refuge

A Golden Surprise at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

May 22, 2024 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Deer Standing In Winter Wheat

Wildlife photographer finds a field of golden wheat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about winter wheat.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags agriculture, golden wheat, harvest, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge, winter wheat 1 Comment

Great Egret with Frog!

August 16, 2024April 13, 2024 by Steve Creek
The Hunter’s Triumph: An Intimate Wildlife Portrait of a Great Egret

See amazing close-up photos of a Great Egret catching a frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Birdwatching, Frog, great egret, leopard frog, Nature Photography, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

Bald Eagle Delivers Fish

March 26, 2024 by Steve Creek
Bald Eagle Flying With A Fish

Witness a Bald Eagle soaring with a fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma! Learn about this incredible wildlife encounter.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags arkansas river, bald eagle, Birdwatching, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife refuge

Pied-billed Grebe Stretching?

March 24, 2024March 23, 2024 by Steve Creek
Strange Pied-billed Grebe Pose

Ever wondered what a Pied-billed Grebe is doing when it contorts itself in the water? Explore a photo mystery from Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags Bird behavior, bird facts, Oklahoma wildlife photography, Pied-billed Grebe, Wildlife refuge 1 Comment

Young Bald Eagles Perched Together

March 6, 2024 by Steve Creek
Young Bald Eagles Perched Together

Encounter two young Bald Eagles perched close at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Explore possible reasons for their behavior

Categories Bird Photography, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags bald eagle, Birdwatching, Nature Photography, oklahoma, Sequoyah, siblings, social interaction, Wildlife refuge, young eagles
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