Day 5 at Wichita Mountains: Elk, Roadrunners, and a Green Heron
Photographing wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on Day 5, including elk, roadrunners, deer, a green heron, and lizards.
Oklahoma wildlife
Morning Elk Bugles and Wildlife Wonders at Wichita Mountains
Early morning elk bugling at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, plus roadrunner behavior, deer sightings, and other wildlife encounters.
A Turkey-filled Morning at Black Mesa State Park
Wild turkeys walked through my campsite at Black Mesa State Park, creating an unexpected wildlife photography opportunity.
A Vulture, Hawks, and a Spooky Evening at Black Mesa State Park
A Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawks appeared during a quiet evening hike at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma.
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.
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.