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Mule Deer Doe Enjoys Prickly Pear Cactus at Black Mesa

February 25, 2026September 4, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer After Eating The Fruit Of A Prickly Pear Cactus

A mule deer doe feeds on prickly pear cactus at Lake Carl Etling, showing how wildlife survives in dry environments.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, deer diet, Desert Habitat, Lake Carl Etling, mule deer, Nature Photography, Oklahoma wildlife, Prickly Pear Cactus, Wildlife behavior 1 Comment

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An Evening with a Mule Deer Doe and Her Fawn at Lake Carl Etling

February 25, 2026September 3, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer Fawn Wading Across Lake Carl Etling

A mule deer doe and her fawn crossed Lake Carl Etling during a calm evening wildlife photography encounter.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, camping, evening photography, fawn, Lake Carl Etling, mule deer, nature, Roman nose, Wildlife Photography

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Roman-Nosed Mule Deer Doe at Lake Carl Etling

February 28, 2026September 3, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer Doe With A Roman Nose

I photographed a Roman-nosed Mule Deer Doe at Lake Carl Etling, revealing quiet morning wildlife behavior at Black Mesa State Park.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, deer behavior, fawn, Labor Day camping, Lake Carl Etling, Mule Deer Doe, Nature Photography, Roman nose, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment

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Mule Deer Buck Stares at Ground in Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026September 2, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer buck staring at the ground at Black Mesa State Park Oklahoma

I photographed a Mule Deer buck showing unusual behavior at Black Mesa State Park during a quiet early morning wildlife drive.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Bighorn Sheep, Black Mesa State Park, camping, morning wildlife, mule deer, Nature Photography, nature preserve, Oklahoma wildlife, outdoor adventure, Wildlife behavior

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Mule Deer and Pronghorn at Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026September 1, 2024 by Steve Creek
Young pronghorn standing near prairie dog town south of Black Mesa State Park

I photographed pronghorn and mule deer during an evening drive at Black Mesa State Park, including a curious young pronghorn.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, evening drive, Mule Deer Doe, nature preserve, Oklahoma wildlife, Prairie Dogs, pronghorn, twin fawns, Wildlife Photography

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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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