Egg-Laying Dragonflies and Elk Feeding at Wichita Mountains
Day 9 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, from dragonflies laying eggs to elk feeding in the lake. An unforgettable wildlife photography experience!
Oklahoma Wildlife Locations
Explore the diverse locations in Oklahoma where I capture wildlife through my photography. This category serves as a guide to destinations that offer opportunities to observe various bird species, mammals, reptiles, and aquatic life.
Wildlife Moments: Days 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains
Day 7 & 8 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge brought memorable encounters with elk, deer, a crow, and a water snake, despite fewer photo-worthy moments.
Day 6: Elk Bugling and Wildlife Surprises at Wichita Mountains
On Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, I photographed elk, deer, and insects, witnessed unusual elk behavior, and hiked 5 miles with my camera.
Day 5 at Wichita Mountains: Elk, Roadrunners, and a Green Heron
Photographing wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on Day 5, including a bull elk, roadrunner, white-tailed buck, and a Green Heron on a Lotus Leaf.
Unexpected Wildlife on Day 4: Elk in Water and a Porcupine
Day 4 at Wichita Mountains: sunrise elk sightings, a rare porcupine encounter, white-tailed deer, collared lizards, and a cow elk feeding in French Lake.
Day 3 at Wichita Mountains: Roadrunners and White-Tailed Deer
Started Day 3 at Wichita Mountains with elk bugles, photographing white-tailed deer, a roadrunner in a tree, and a wild turkey, ending with a sprinting doe.
Morning Elk Bugles and Wildlife Wonders at Wichita Mountains
Early morning elk bugles, curious roadrunner behavior, and close encounters with wildlife made for an unforgettable second day at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Day 1 at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife greeted me at my Wichita Mountains campsite: a cottontail, lizard on a tree trunk, white-tailed doe, and a Texas Longhorn from my truck.
Wrapping Up 13 Incredible Days at Black Mesa State Park
Reflecting on 13 amazing days at Black Mesa State Park, capturing wildlife, using new gear, and ending on a bittersweet note with a final hike.
A Look at the Insects I Photographed at Black Mesa State Park
Discover the fascinating world of insects at Black Mesa State Park, from colorful Robber Flies to mysterious beetles.
A Turkey-filled Morning at Black Mesa State Park
A surprise visit from wild turkeys at my campsite in Black Mesa State Park turned into an unexpected wildlife photography session on a windy, cloudy morning.
A Vulture, Hawks, and a Spooky Evening at Black Mesa State Park
A Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawks made for an eerie yet exciting evening hike at Black Mesa State Park. What a strange but memorable photography adventure!
Sunrise Wildlife Encounters at Lake Carl Etling
Sunrise at Lake Carl Etling brought unexpected wildlife encounters—Mule Deer, a mysterious hummingbird, and a Cooper’s Hawk under attack by Barn Swallows.
Discovering a Hidden Sheepherder Hut at Lake Carl Etling
Uncovering a hidden Sheepherder Hut at Lake Carl Etling, Black Mesa State Park—an unexpected glimpse into the past, where sheep herders once sheltered.
Mule Deer Doe Enjoys Prickly Pear Cactus at Black Mesa
I observed a Mule Deer Doe eating prickly pear cactus near Lake Carl Etling. Learn how these cacti become a valuable food source for mule deer in arid environments.