Sunrise Wildlife Encounters at Lake Carl Etling
Sunrise at Lake Carl Etling revealed mule deer, hummingbirds, and a Cooper’s Hawk during an early morning wildlife photography session.
Discovering a Hidden Sheepherder Hut at Lake Carl Etling
I discovered a hidden sheepherder hut near Lake Carl Etling (Black Mesa State Park), a quiet reminder of Oklahoma’s past.
Mule Deer Doe Enjoys Prickly Pear Cactus at Black Mesa
A mule deer doe feeds on prickly pear cactus at Lake Carl Etling, showing how wildlife survives in dry environments.
Red-headed Woodpecker’s Clever Grasshopper Cache
Spotted a Red-headed Woodpecker caching a grasshopper on a utility pole near Black Mesa Wildlife Preserve in Oklahoma.
An Evening with a Mule Deer Doe and Her Fawn at Lake Carl Etling
A mule deer doe and her fawn crossed Lake Carl Etling during a calm evening wildlife photography encounter.
Roman-Nosed Mule Deer Doe at Lake Carl Etling
I photographed a Roman-nosed Mule Deer Doe at Lake Carl Etling, revealing quiet morning wildlife behavior at Black Mesa State Park.
Photographing Bighorn Sheep at Black Mesa Oklahoma
I photographed Bighorn Sheep at Black Mesa State Park and share their history, behavior, and habitat in Oklahoma’s far western panhandle.
Mule Deer Buck Stares at Ground in Black Mesa State Park
I photographed a Mule Deer buck showing unusual behavior at Black Mesa State Park during a quiet early morning wildlife drive.