From Velvet to Hard Antlers 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.
Oklahoma Panhandle
Burrowing Owls Around Black Mesa State Park
Burrowing Owls have been a welcome sight during my Black Mesa camping trip, with several around the area’s prairie dog towns.
My First Swift Fox Encounter in Oklahoma
My first swift fox encounter came while exploring a road during my Black Mesa camping trip in Oklahoma. I watched it stalk through grass.
Watching Pronghorn Behavior Near Black Mesa State Park
I watched pronghorn behavior near Black Mesa State Park, from feeding at a spiny cholla cactus to a buck keeping females together.