Why Part of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is Closed
Wichita refuge closures protect habitat, support research, reduce disease risk, and keep visitors safe in the Wichita Mountains.
Elk Encounters in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Photographing elk in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including cow elk and a small group of impressive bull elk.
Pregnant Whitetail Does at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Pregnant whitetail does moved through my Wichita Mountains camp, giving me a close look at late spring deer behavior in Oklahoma.
Eastern Bluebird Chicks Hatch! Parents Work Overtime
Eastern Bluebird chicks have hatched. See photos of the busy parents bringing food and caring for their growing brood in this backyard nest.
Oklahoma Tarantula Sightings Peak in Early Summer
Oklahoma tarantula sightings increase in early summer as males search for mates. Here’s why you’re seeing more of them now.
Mississippi Kite at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Mississippi kite sightings at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with notes on behavior, habitat, and how I photographed one in Oklahoma.
A Burrowing Owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Burrowing owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, photographed in rain near its burrow with prairie dogs nearby.
Coyote Eating Grasshoppers in the Wichita Mountains
I photographed a coyote eating grasshoppers in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and learned why insects matter in its diet.