Encountering a Porcupine at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

A Porcupine Moving Through The Grass

I spotted a porcupine crossing the road at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A rare and memorable wildlife encounter in Oklahoma.

Encountering Turkeys at the Wichita Mountains

Rio Grande turkey hen with poults crossing a road at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Photographing Rio Grande turkeys at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, including a hen with poults and tips for spotting them.

Texas Longhorns at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Close-up side profile of a Texas Longhorn at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Texas Longhorns are a familiar sight at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, where a long-managed herd helped preserve the breed.