Sunrise Wildlife Encounters at Lake Carl Etling
Sunrise at Lake Carl Etling revealed mule deer, hummingbirds, and a Cooper’s Hawk during an early morning wildlife photography session.
Oklahoma wildlife
Mule Deer Doe Enjoys Prickly Pear Cactus at Black Mesa
A mule deer doe feeds on prickly pear cactus at Lake Carl Etling, showing how wildlife survives in dry environments.
Photographing Bighorn Sheep at Black Mesa Oklahoma
I photographed Bighorn Sheep at Black Mesa State Park and share their history, behavior, and habitat in Oklahoma’s far western panhandle.
Mule Deer Buck Stares at Ground in Black Mesa State Park
I photographed a Mule Deer buck showing unusual behavior at Black Mesa State Park during a quiet early morning wildlife drive.
Mule Deer and Pronghorn at Black Mesa State Park
I photographed pronghorn and mule deer during an evening drive at Black Mesa State Park, including a curious young pronghorn.
An Unexpected Delay on My Way to Wedding Cake Butte
A detour near Black Mesa Nature Preserve gave me the chance to photograph twin Mule Deer fawns in beautiful morning light.
Deer and the Fields of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a white-tailed deer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge where unfarmed fields create vital habitat for Oklahoma wildlife.
The Silver-Spotted Skipper at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Silver-spotted Skipper encounter at Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma, plus quick ID tips and the camera settings I used for the shot.