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Beavers and Birds at Lake Carl Etling, Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026September 1, 2024 by Steve Creek
Beaver swimming in Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

Labor Day weekend at Black Mesa State Park brought crowds, but I still found quiet wildlife moments near Lake Carl Etling.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags beavers, birds, Black Mesa State Park, camping, grass carp, Labor Day weekend, Lake Carl Etling, nature, outdoor adventure, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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A Trip to New Mexico and Revisiting Wedding Cake Butte

February 28, 2026August 31, 2024 by Steve Creek
Wedding Cake Butte In New Mexico

I revisited Wedding Cake Butte in New Mexico and photographed the landscape during my wildlife trip from Black Mesa State Park.

Categories Landscapes Tags Black Mesa State Park, Folsom NM, Great Plains, landscape photography, New Mexico, road trip, small world encounters, Union County, Wedding Cake Butte, Wildlife Photography

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Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026August 30, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Young Great Horned Owl At Black Mesa State Park In Oklahoma

I explored Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park and photographed owls, sparrows, and other wildlife along the trail.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags bald eagle, Bird Haven Trail, Black Mesa State Park, camping, Canyon Towhee, great horned owl, Hiking, nature, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Wildlife Photography

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Excitement at Black Mesa State Park: A Garter Snake and a Toad

February 28, 2026August 29, 2024 by Steve Creek
Garter Snake at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I watched a garter snake and a toad interact at my Black Mesa campsite, revealing fascinating predator behavior.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags amphibians, Black Mesa State Park, camping, garter snake, nature, predator-prey interaction, reptile behavior, toad, Wildlife Photography
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