wichita mountains wildlife refuge

Wrapping Up 13 Incredible Days at Black Mesa State Park

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Ibis flying low over Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

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

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Greater Roadrunner holding a grasshopper in its beak at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

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

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Male Painted Bunting perched on a curved branch against a soft blue sky at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Painted bunting photo from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, plus notes on behavior, habitat, and the settings I used on this trip.