Morning Elk Bugles and Wildlife Wonders at Wichita Mountains
Early morning elk bugling at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, plus roadrunner behavior, deer sightings, and other wildlife encounters.
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.
Early morning elk bugling at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, plus roadrunner behavior, deer sightings, and other wildlife encounters.
Wichita Mountains camping wildlife surrounded my campsite, from a cottontail rabbit and lizard to a calm white-tailed doe and Texas Longhorn.
I reflect on 13 days at Black Mesa State Park, photographing mule deer, bighorn sheep, and the quiet moments that made the trip special.
I photographed beetles, robber flies, and dragonflies at Black Mesa State Park, revealing the insect life often missed by visitors.
Wild turkeys walked through my campsite at Black Mesa State Park, creating an unexpected wildlife photography opportunity.
A Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawks appeared during a quiet evening hike at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma.
Sunrise at Lake Carl Etling revealed mule deer, hummingbirds, and a Cooper’s Hawk during an early morning wildlife photography session.
I discovered a hidden sheepherder hut near Lake Carl Etling (Black Mesa State Park), a quiet reminder of Oklahoma’s past.