Stillness in White: 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.
A Landing Northern Pintail at Sequoyah NWR
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a striking Northern Pintail duck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Buck’s Activity Along the Auto Tour Road
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a large 8-point whitetail buck at a wildlife refuge in late November.
Photographing a Swollen-Necked 8-point White-tailed Buck
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing an impressive swollen-necked 8-point White-tailed Buck during the fall rut in Oklahoma.
Alert Whitetail Doe Blends into Brush
A wildlife photographer captures a glimpse of a Whitetail Doe standing alert and camouflaged in the brush at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle
A wildlife photographer describes capturing the sounds and behavior of a Bald Eagle calling from a tree in an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
A Photographer’s Mystery Solved: The Buck’s Alarm Revealed
In part two of this blog post, the photographer details a close encounter with a coyote and white-tailed deer buck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Celebrating National Public Lands Day
Photographer Steve Creek writes about spending National Public Lands Day photographing the wildlife at Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Challenges I’ve Witnessed Keeping a Refuge Running
A wildlife photographer reflects on 15+ years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, gaining appreciation for the dedicated staff who maintain the grounds.
Young Spike Whitetail Buck at Sequoyah Refuge
Wildlife photographer shares photos and information about a young spike Whitetail deer seen at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Banded Painted Bunting At Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
After photographing a dazzling male Indigo Bunting, I had another stroke of luck when I came across a banded male Painted Bunting on the road.
A Magical Encounter With A Male Indigo Bunting
I had a delightful experience photographing a male Indigo Bunting while visiting the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Dragonfly, Spider, And The American Lotus
Today, I have the pleasure of sharing two more captivating photos taken at Reeve's Slough, located within the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Unique Whitetail Buck
A Wildlife Photographer encounters a unique White-tailed Buck with peculiar antlers while exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Two 7-Point Whitetail Bucks
A first-hand account by wildlife photographer Steve Creek capturing magnificent photos of two white-tailed bucks with velvet antlers at the SNWR in Oklahoma.
River Otter Pup’s Curiosity in Duckweed
A wildlife photographer shares a story and photo of a playful and inquisitive river otter pup peeking through duckweed to check him out.
A Fawn Running Towards Me
Join me on a summer morning when a curious Whitetail Fawn unexpectedly approaches, captivated by the presence of the observer.
Young 6 Point Buck In Velvet
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek captured photos of a young 6 point buck with velvet covered antlers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Heron Eating Well With An Injury
A photographer shares an update on an injured Great Blue Heron, noting its ability to adapt and survive despite having a fishing lure stuck in its foot.
Heron With Fishing Lure Stuck in Foot
A wildlife photography shares the story of encountering an injured Great Blue Heron with a fishing lure stuck in its foot at a wildlife refuge.
An American Kestrel at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
An American Kestrel at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including facts about its habitat, diet, hunting skills and distinctive physical characteristics.
A Young Bald Eagle’s Perch at Sequoyah NWR
Experience seeing a young Bald Eagle waking up with the sunrise while photographing wildlife at Oklahoma's Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
American Tree Frog On The Horton Slough Trail
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes encountering and photographing an American green tree frog while hiking in Oklahoma.
Twin Fawns Losing Their Spots
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting twin whitetail fawns whose spots are fading as they mature.
Coyote Pup Mousing at Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer captured photos and observed a coyote pup mousing and developing hunting skills at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Fawn Twins Spotted at Sequoyah Refuge
A wildlife photographer reflects on capturing an endearing photo of whitetail fawn twins sharing a meal at a national wildlife refuge.
A Portly Raccoon At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer captures images of a delightfully plump raccoon perched in a tree at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Motherly Bonding at Sequoyah Refuge
A wildlife photographer reminisces about capturing an intimate moment between a doe and fawn at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.