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.
Encountering a Porcupine at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I spotted a porcupine crossing the road at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A rare and memorable wildlife encounter in Oklahoma.
Encountering Lark Sparrows at the Wichita Mountains
Lark Sparrows at the Wichita Mountains made a great subject, especially one posing with a grasshopper in its bill.
Encountering Turkeys at the Wichita Mountains
Photographing Rio Grande turkeys at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, including a hen with poults and tips for spotting them.
The Bobwhites of the Wichita Mountains Refuge
I photographed Northern Bobwhites at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and share why they thrive in this unique Oklahoma habitat.