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.
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Wichita Mountains Camping Wildlife | Day 1 Field Notes
Wichita Mountains camping wildlife surrounded my campsite, from a cottontail rabbit and lizard to a calm white-tailed doe and Texas Longhorn.
Wrapping Up 13 Incredible Days at Black Mesa State Park
I reflect on 13 days at Black Mesa State Park, photographing mule deer, bighorn sheep, and the quiet moments that made the trip special.
Greater Roadrunner Encounter at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
A close wildlife encounter with a greater roadrunner at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma and a look at its hunting behavior.
A Colorful Encounter with the Painted Bunting
Painted bunting photo from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, plus notes on behavior, habitat, and the settings I used on this trip.
Elk Encounters in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Photographing elk in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including cow elk and a small group of impressive bull elk.
Pregnant Whitetail Does at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Pregnant whitetail does moved through my Wichita Mountains camp, giving me a close look at late spring deer behavior in Oklahoma.
A Burrowing Owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Burrowing owl at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, photographed in rain near its burrow with prairie dogs nearby.