Chasing Lizards in the Wichita Mountains
A personal account of exploring the diverse lizard species at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including the elusive Texas Horned Lizard.
National Wildlife Refuges
A Colorful Encounter with the Painted Bunting
A firsthand account of photographing the brilliant Painted Bunting, one of the most vividly colored birds in North America, at wildlife refuges in Oklahoma.
Why Part of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is Closed
Discover why a significant area of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma is fenced off and inaccessible.
Elk Encounters in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Photographing elk in their natural habitat at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including cow elk and a group of bull elk.
Pregnant Whitetail Does at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Discover why some Whitetail Deer Does in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge appear pregnant in early June, even after the typical birthing season.
Mississippi Kite at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Encountering the abundant Mississippi Kites at Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, with details on these raptors’ behavior and characteristics.
A Burrowing Owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Spotted a wet Burrowing Owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma! Learn about their cool partnership with Prairie Dogs and see the photo!
Grasshopper-Loving Coyote in the Wichita Mountains
Witnessing a coyote’s unique hunting technique in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Learn why grasshoppers are a vital part of a coyote’s diet.
Encountering a Porcupine at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
A Porcupine at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge! Their unique defense mechanisms, lifestyle habits, and why the refuge provides a perfect habitat for them.
Encountering Lark Sparrows at the Wichita Mountains
This post explores the Lark Sparrow, a common sight at the Wichita Mountains. Learn about their songs, courtship displays, and why they prefer open grasslands.
Encountering Turkeys at the Wichita Mountains
This post highlights the Rio Grande Turkey’s abundance at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and offers tips for finding these birds in the refuge.
The Bobwhites of the Wichita Mountains Refuge
This post explores the Northern Bobwhite’s abundance at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, their social behavior, and their role in the ecosystem.
A Brown-headed Cowbird and a Texas Longhorn
A photo captured a Brown-headed Cowbird perched on a resting Texas Longhorn at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Part 3: How the Wichitas Saved the Texas Longhorn
Part 3 explores the surprising presence of Texas Longhorns at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and their crucial role in the breed’s conservation.
Part 2: Wichita Mountain Majesty – Bison on the Refuge
Part 2 of a wildlife photography trip to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge focuses on the bison herd and its history as a conservation success story.