Deer and Elk on a Wichita Mountains Morning
Deer and elk shared my morning at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, from does and a buck to a cow, calf, and a bull bugling nearby.
Elk Calf Nursing at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I photographed an elk calf nursing at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, then waited near a dirt road to photograph another bull elk.
Looking Back on 29 Days of Camping in Oklahoma
My 29-day Oklahoma camping trip included first badger and swift fox photos, Doris Campground visitors, and thoughts of home.
A Raccoon Catches My Scent Near French Lake
A raccoon catching my scent near French Lake raised its nose into the wind, then watched me from a creek-bank hole in Oklahoma.
A Day With Bugling Elk in the Wichita Mountains
I watched a bull elk bugling while bedded down at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, before two bison interrupted my afternoon watch.
Wichita Mountains Coyotes: Portraits During My Latest Stay
Wichita Mountains coyotes became part of my daily camping experience, with portrait opportunities during my first two days at the refuge.
Red-tailed Hawks Around Black Mesa: Getting the Photos I Wanted
I photographed Black Mesa Red-tailed Hawks during my Oklahoma camping trip, from a rocky perch to a tough takeoff with a snake.
Cassin’s Kingbird Regurgitating a Pellet at Black Mesa
I photographed a Cassin’s Kingbird pellet sequence at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma and explain why birds regurgitate pellets.