Looking Back on 29 Days of Camping in Oklahoma
My 29-day Oklahoma camping trip included first badger and swift fox photos, Doris Campground visitors, and thoughts of home.
Black Mesa State Park
Red-tailed Hawks Around Black Mesa: Getting the Photos I Wanted
I photographed Black Mesa Red-tailed Hawks during my Oklahoma camping trip, from a rocky perch to a tough takeoff with a snake.
Cassin’s Kingbird Regurgitating a Pellet at Black Mesa
I photographed a Cassin’s Kingbird pellet sequence at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma and explain why birds regurgitate pellets.
A Large Striped Skunk Near Black Mesa State Park
A large striped skunk near Black Mesa State Park caught my attention with its thick coat and huge tail. My photo tells part of the story.
Monarch Butterflies Flying in Groups at Black Mesa
Black Mesa monarchs caught my attention as large groups flew together at the Oklahoma state park. I photographed one on yellow flowers.
Rock Wren With a Grasshopper Near Black Mesa
I photographed a Black Mesa Rock Wren holding a grasshopper near an Oklahoma county road. Learn about its habitat and feeding habits.
Gopher Snake and Tarantula Road Encounters Near Black Mesa
I photographed Black Mesa road wildlife during my Oklahoma camping trip, including a gopher snake and a tarantula near Lake Carl Etling.
Two White-tailed Fawns at Black Mesa’s South Entrance
Black Mesa whitetail fawns appeared during my first week, then vanished from view. Could mule deer explain the change in sightings?