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Beavers and Birds at Lake Carl Etling, Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026September 1, 2024 by Steve Creek
Beaver swimming in Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

Labor Day weekend at Black Mesa State Park brought crowds, but I still found quiet wildlife moments near Lake Carl Etling.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags beavers, birds, Black Mesa State Park, camping, grass carp, Labor Day weekend, Lake Carl Etling, nature, outdoor adventure, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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An Unexpected Delay on My Way to Wedding Cake Butte

February 28, 2026August 31, 2024 by Steve Creek
Mule Deer Doe With Twin Fawns In Oklahoma

A detour near Black Mesa Nature Preserve gave me the chance to photograph twin Mule Deer fawns in beautiful morning light.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa Nature Preserve, deer photography, mule deer, nature detour, New Mexico trip, Oklahoma wildlife, twin fawns, wildlife adventure, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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A Trip to New Mexico and Revisiting Wedding Cake Butte

February 28, 2026August 31, 2024 by Steve Creek
Wedding Cake Butte In New Mexico

I revisited Wedding Cake Butte in New Mexico and photographed the landscape during my wildlife trip from Black Mesa State Park.

Categories Landscapes Tags Black Mesa State Park, Folsom NM, Great Plains, landscape photography, New Mexico, road trip, small world encounters, Union County, Wedding Cake Butte, Wildlife Photography

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Exploring Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026August 30, 2024 by Steve Creek
A Young Great Horned Owl At Black Mesa State Park In Oklahoma

I explored Bird Haven Trail at Black Mesa State Park and photographed owls, sparrows, and other wildlife along the trail.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags bald eagle, Bird Haven Trail, Black Mesa State Park, camping, Canyon Towhee, great horned owl, Hiking, nature, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, Wildlife Photography

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Excitement at Black Mesa State Park: A Garter Snake and a Toad

February 28, 2026August 29, 2024 by Steve Creek
Garter Snake at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I watched a garter snake and a toad interact at my Black Mesa campsite, revealing fascinating predator behavior.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags amphibians, Black Mesa State Park, camping, garter snake, nature, predator-prey interaction, reptile behavior, toad, Wildlife Photography

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Exploring Black Mesa State Park | Day 3 Wildlife and Scenic Drive

December 17, 2025August 29, 2024 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Fawn Standing In The Brush Near Black Mesa Nature Preserve In Oklahoma

Exploring the scenic roads near Black Mesa State Park, I photographed a White-tailed Doe and her Fawn, a box turtle, and a vibrant Colorado Soldier Beetle.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa State Park, box turtle, Colorado Soldier Beetle, fawn, nature, scenic drive, seasonal change, White-tailed Doe, Wildlife Photography

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Birds of Day 2 at Black Mesa State Park

February 28, 2026August 28, 2024 by Steve Creek
Common Nighthawk at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I photographed several bird species at Black Mesa State Park, including Scaled Quail and Common Nighthawk.

Categories Bird Photography, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags aerial insectivores, bird migration, Birdwatching, Black Mesa State Park, Canyon Towhee, Common Nighthawk, Lark Buntings, oklahoma, Scaled Quail, Wildlife Photography

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Day 2 Wildlife Photography at Black Mesa State Park

January 4, 2026August 28, 2024 by Steve Creek
White-tailed doe standing with her fawn in tall grass at Black Mesa Nature Preserve

Day 2 at Black Mesa State Park with deer, mule deer, a rabbit, and wild turkeys. Storms cut the day short but helped photography.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Black Mesa Nature Preserve, Black Mesa State Park, Hiking, mule deer, nature, oklahoma, rabbit, storms, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, Wildlife Photography
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