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Maggots Feeding on a Deer Carcass Near Lake Carl Etling

March 16, 2026 by Steve Creek
Maggots feeding on a deer carcass near Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I filmed maggots feeding on a deer carcass near Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma in September 2024.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, decomposition, deer carcass, Lake Carl Etling, maggots, oklahoma 2 Comments

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Wrapping Up 13 Incredible Days at Black Mesa State Park

February 25, 2026September 8, 2024 by Steve Creek
Ibis flying low over Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I reflect on 13 days at Black Mesa State Park, photographing mule deer, bighorn sheep, and the quiet moments that made the trip special.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Bighorn Sheep, Black Mesa State Park, camping, Canon R5 Mark 2, mule deer, Oklahoma Panhandle, RF 200-800mm lens, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography 7 Comments

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A Look at the Insects I Photographed at Black Mesa State Park

February 25, 2026September 7, 2024 by Steve Creek
Sand Wasp At My Campsite In Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I photographed beetles, robber flies, and dragonflies at Black Mesa State Park, revealing the insect life often missed by visitors.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags beetles, Black Mesa State Park, camping, dragonflies, Insect photography, Nature exploration, robberflies, sand wasp, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Windy Day Brings New Bird Discoveries at Black Mesa

February 25, 2026September 6, 2024 by Steve Creek
Swainson's Hawk Near Black Mesa State Park

A windy day at Black Mesa State Park brought Cassin’s Sparrow, Kingbird, and Swainson’s Hawk during an active bird photography morning.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bird identification, Birdwatching, Black Mesa State Park, Blue-winged Teal, Cassin's Kingbird, Cassin's Sparrow, Nature Photography, oklahoma birds, Swainson's Hawk, Wildlife Photography

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A Turkey-filled Morning at Black Mesa State Park

February 25, 2026September 6, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Tom Turkey Feeding Through A Campsite at Black Mesa State Park

Wild turkeys walked through my campsite at Black Mesa State Park, creating an unexpected wildlife photography opportunity.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Bird photography, Black Mesa State Park, camping, campsite wildlife, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, turkey portrait, wild turkeys, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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A Vulture, Hawks, and a Spooky Evening at Black Mesa State Park

February 25, 2026September 5, 2024 by Steve Creek
Black Vulture On The Archaeological Canyon Rock Garden Loop Trail

A Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawks appeared during a quiet evening hike at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Archaeological Canyon Rock Garden Loop Trail, Black Mesa State Park, Black Vulture, Hiking, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, red-tailed hawk, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Sunrise Wildlife Encounters at Lake Carl Etling

February 25, 2026September 5, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer Buck In Velvet At Black Mesa State Park

Sunrise at Lake Carl Etling revealed mule deer, hummingbirds, and a Cooper’s Hawk during an early morning wildlife photography session.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Barn Swallows, Black Mesa State Park, Cooper's Hawk, hummingbird, Lake Carl Etling, mule deer, Oklahoma wildlife, Sunrise, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Discovering a Hidden Sheepherder Hut at Lake Carl Etling

February 25, 2026September 5, 2024 by Steve Creek
Sheepherder Hut At Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I discovered a hidden sheepherder hut near Lake Carl Etling (Black Mesa State Park), a quiet reminder of Oklahoma’s past.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, hidden gems, hiking trails, historical structures, Lake Carl Etling, Sheepherder Hut, stone shelter, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment
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