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.
Wildlife Photography
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.
Bald Eagle Close-Ups Near Black Mesa State Park
Bald Eagle close-ups near Black Mesa State Park capture preening, flight, and a curious downward look during another Oklahoma encounter.
Bald Eagle Watching a Prairie Dog Town Near Black Mesa
My Black Mesa eagle encounter began above a prairie dog town in Oklahoma. I photographed its perch and flight, then waited for its return.
A Greater Roadrunner Walks Up to My Truck
A Greater Roadrunner close-up encounter at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma surprised me when the bird walked up to my truck door.
Immature Osprey Catches a Fish at Fort Supply Lake
I photographed an immature osprey with fish at Fort Supply Lake in Oklahoma after spotting the young bird among vultures in a dead tree.
Great Blue Heron Watches a Watersnake Swim Past
A heron watching a snake at Fort Supply, Oklahoma, gave me hope for a photo I have wanted for years, but it never made a strike.
A Green Tree Frog Makes Its Move on a Mosquito
Green Tree Frog hunting unfolds at Tuff Pond as a frog targets a mosquito and launches its tongue during an August morning.