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Sage Thrasher Near Black Mesa State Park

October 22, 2026 by Steve Creek
Sage Thrasher with a yellow eye and spotted breast perched on weathered wood near Black Mesa State Park.

I photographed a Sage Thrasher near Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma and learned more about this western bird and its habitat.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, oklahoma birds, Oklahoma Panhandle, Roadside Wildlife, Sage Thrasher, western birds 4 Comments

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Red-tailed Hawks Around Black Mesa: Getting the Photos I Wanted

October 3, 2026 by Steve Creek
Red-tailed Hawk lifting from roadside grass with a snake held in its talons.

I photographed Black Mesa Red-tailed Hawks during my Oklahoma camping trip, from a rocky perch to a tough takeoff with a snake.

Categories Bird Photography Tags birds in flight, Black Mesa State Park, hawk with snake, Oklahoma Panhandle, Oklahoma wildlife, raptors, red-tailed hawk 2 Comments

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A Large Striped Skunk Near Black Mesa State Park

October 1, 2026 by Steve Creek
Striped skunk with a thick black-and-white coat and bushy raised tail in dry grass near Black Mesa State Park

A large striped skunk near Black Mesa State Park caught my attention with its thick coat and huge tail. My photo tells part of the story.

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, mammals, oklahoma, Oklahoma Panhandle, striped skunk

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Monarch Butterflies Flying in Groups at Black Mesa

September 30, 2026 by Steve Creek
Monarch butterfly feeding on yellow flowers at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

Black Mesa monarchs caught my attention as large groups flew together at the Oklahoma state park. I photographed one on yellow flowers.

Categories Insect Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, butterfly photography, fall migration, Monarch Butterfly, Nectar Plants, Oklahoma Panhandle, Oklahoma wildlife 1 Comment
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