Discovering a Hidden Sheepherder Hut at Lake Carl Etling
I discovered a hidden sheepherder hut near Lake Carl Etling (Black Mesa State Park), a quiet reminder of Oklahoma’s past.
Wildlife Photography
Red-headed Woodpecker’s Clever Grasshopper Cache
Spotted a Red-headed Woodpecker caching a grasshopper on a utility pole near Black Mesa Wildlife Preserve in Oklahoma.
An Evening with a Mule Deer Doe and Her Fawn at Lake Carl Etling
A mule deer doe and her fawn crossed Lake Carl Etling during a calm evening wildlife photography encounter.
Roman-Nosed Mule Deer Doe at Lake Carl Etling
I photographed a Roman-nosed Mule Deer Doe at Lake Carl Etling, revealing quiet morning wildlife behavior at Black Mesa State Park.
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 and Pronghorn at Black Mesa State Park
I photographed pronghorn and mule deer during an evening drive at Black Mesa State Park, including a curious young pronghorn.
Beavers and Birds at Lake Carl Etling, Black Mesa State Park
Labor Day weekend at Black Mesa State Park brought crowds, but I still found quiet wildlife moments near Lake Carl Etling.
An Unexpected Delay on My Way to Wedding Cake Butte
A detour near Black Mesa Nature Preserve gave me the chance to photograph twin Mule Deer fawns in beautiful morning light.