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Two White-tailed Fawns at Black Mesa’s South Entrance

September 26, 2026 by Steve Creek
One of the Black Mesa whitetail fawns standing among spiky plants near the park's south entrance

Black Mesa whitetail fawns appeared during my first week, then vanished from view. Could mule deer explain the change in sightings?

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, deer behavior, fawns, mule deer, Oklahoma Panhandle, white-tailed deer

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From Velvet to Hard Antlers Near Black Mesa

September 25, 2026 by Steve Creek
Mule deer antlers free of velvet on a buck standing broadside in grass near Black Mesa.

I photographed mule deer antlers in velvet and hard antlers seven days apart near Black Mesa, Oklahoma, during September’s fall transition.

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Antlers, Bachelor Groups, Black Mesa State Park, fall wildlife, mule deer, Oklahoma Panhandle, velvet shedding, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Burrowing Owls Around Black Mesa State Park

September 24, 2026 by Steve Creek
One of the Burrowing Owls near Black Mesa standing on a dirt mound with its long legs visible.

Burrowing Owls have been a welcome sight during my Black Mesa camping trip, with several around the area’s prairie dog towns.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs, burrowing owl, Oklahoma Panhandle, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie dog towns, shortgrass prairie, Wildlife Photography

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Bald Eagle Close-Ups Near Black Mesa State Park

September 23, 2026 by Steve Creek
Bald Eagle close-up with its head turned toward the camera atop a wooden utility pole

Bald Eagle close-ups near Black Mesa State Park capture preening, flight, and a curious downward look during another Oklahoma encounter.

Categories Bird Photography Tags bald eagle, birds in flight, Black Mesa State Park, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie dog town, preening, Wildlife Photography 4 Comments
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