Day 7: A Remarkable Encounter with Bighorn Sheep at Black Mesa
Thrilled to encounter Bighorn Sheep on Day 7 at Black Mesa! Discover their unique history in Oklahoma and the importance of preserving their fragile habitat.
Day 7: Strange Behavior from a Mule Deer Buck
A Mule Deer buck’s strange behavior caught my attention on Day 7 at Black Mesa State Park. Despite no luck with Bighorn Sheep, the morning was still great.
Day 6, Part 2: Evening Wildlife Drive at Black Mesa State Park
Evening wildlife surprises on Day 6 at Black Mesa State Park, including a close encounter with a curious young Pronghorn and a Mule Deer Doe with twin fawns.
Day 6: Labor Day Weekend Begins at Black Mesa State Park
Labor Day weekend brings crowds to Black Mesa State Park, but I found a quiet spot by Lake Carl Etling for wildlife photography.
Day 5, Part 2: An Unexpected Delay on My Way to Wedding Cake Butte
Photographed twin Mule Deer fawns near Black Mesa Nature Preserve after a quick detour on Day 5 of my wildlife photography adventure. A delightful encounter!
Day 5: A Trip to New Mexico and Revisiting Wedding Cake Butte
Took a detour from Black Mesa State Park to revisit Wedding Cake Butte in New Mexico. Took photos and had a small-world encounter with a local rancher.
Day 4: Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park, I photographed a Canyon Towhee, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Bald Eagle, and spotted a young Great Horned Owl.
Excitement at Black Mesa State Park: A Garter Snake and a Toad
A garter snake and a large toad caused a stir at my Black Mesa campsite. Learn about their encounter and the fascinating feeding habits of garter snakes.
Day 3: Exploring the Roads Less Traveled at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring the scenic roads near Black Mesa State Park, I photographed a White-tailed Doe and her Fawn, a box turtle, and a vibrant Colorado Soldier Beetle.
Birds of Day 2 at Black Mesa State Park
New bird sightings at Black Mesa: Scaled Quail, Canyon Towhee, Lark Buntings, and the challenging but rewarding Common Nighthawk in flight.
Day 2: Wildlife Photography at Black Mesa State Park
Day 2 at Black Mesa: Spotted deer, a rabbit, and turkeys during a hike at the Nature Preserve. Rain and storms cut the day short but brought great photo ops!
A Late-Summer Adventure at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring Black Mesa State Park in late summer, discovering its unique geology, rich wildlife, and historical wonders, starting with a Black-tailed Prairie Dog.
Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee
A Downy Woodpecker visit led to an unexpected encounter with a Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth and a Carolina Chickadee, revealing nature’s surprising connections.
A Delightful Encounter with a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher in My Yard
While photographing birds in my yard, I spotted a small, agile bird flitting around one of the plants in my flower garden – a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.
A Curious Encounter with a Downy Woodpecker: A Surprise Behavior
Unexpectedly, a Downy Woodpecker in my Arkansas yard appeared to cache a seed, a rare behavior for the species. Discover possible reasons behind this unusual act.