Foggy Morning Wildlife At Charleston Lake
Experience the beauty of a foggy morning at Charleston Lake with Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, and serene nature. Discover why dawn is the best time to visit.
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Blue Jay’s Clever Cache: Observing Nature’s Little Hoarder
Learn how Blue Jays cache food under leaves for winter survival, showcasing intelligence and aiding forest growth.
Encounter with a Northern Flicker at My Arkansas Birdbath
An encounter with a female Northern Flicker at my Arkansas birdbath. Learn about their habits, habitat, and unique traits.
The Fascinating Tongue of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The fascinating feeding mechanism of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird’s tongue, an incredible tool that allows efficient nectar collection at lightning speed!
Unexpected Wildlife on Day 4: Elk in Water and a Porcupine
Day 4 at Wichita Mountains: sunrise elk sightings, a rare porcupine encounter, white-tailed deer, collared lizards, and a cow elk feeding in French Lake.
Day 3 at Wichita Mountains: Roadrunners and White-Tailed Deer
Started Day 3 at Wichita Mountains with elk bugles, photographing white-tailed deer, a roadrunner in a tree, and a wild turkey, ending with a sprinting doe.
Day 1 at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife greeted me at my Wichita Mountains campsite: a cottontail, lizard on a tree trunk, white-tailed doe, and a Texas Longhorn from my truck.
Red-headed Woodpecker’s Clever Grasshopper Cache
Spotted a Red-headed Woodpecker caching a grasshopper on a utility pole near Black Mesa Wildlife Preserve. Learn about their clever food storage strategies!
An Evening with a Mule Deer Doe and Her Fawn at Lake Carl Etling
Witnessed a special moment as a Mule Deer Doe and her Fawn wade across Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park during an evening wildlife photography session.
Day 6: Labor Day Weekend Begins at Black Mesa State Park
Labor Day weekend brings crowds to Black Mesa State Park, but I found a quiet spot by Lake Carl Etling for wildlife photography.
Day 4: Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park, I photographed a Canyon Towhee, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Bald Eagle, and spotted a young Great Horned Owl.
Excitement at Black Mesa State Park: A Garter Snake and a Toad
A garter snake and a large toad caused a stir at my Black Mesa campsite. Learn about their encounter and the fascinating feeding habits of garter snakes.
Day 3: Exploring the Roads Less Traveled at Black Mesa State Park
Exploring the scenic roads near Black Mesa State Park, I photographed a White-tailed Doe and her Fawn, a box turtle, and a vibrant Colorado Soldier Beetle.
Day 2: Wildlife Photography at Black Mesa State Park
Day 2 at Black Mesa: Spotted deer, a rabbit, and turkeys during a hike at the Nature Preserve. Rain and storms cut the day short but brought great photo ops!
Leopard Frog Migration Surges on Oklahoma Roads
Discover why leopard frogs flood Oklahoma roads in August. Learn about their migration patterns and how you can help these tiny travelers.