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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Late-Summer Adventure at Black Mesa State Park

January 4, 2026August 27, 2024 by Steve Creek
Black-tailed prairie dog standing at its burrow entrance

Exploring Black Mesa State Park in late summer, from prairie dogs and birds to dark skies, geology, and quiet camping days.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Biodiversity, Birdwatching, Black Mesa State Park, black-tailed prairie dog, camping, geology, history, late summer, nature preserve, stargazing, Wildlife Photography 1 Comment
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