Landscapes of Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
Wichita Mountains landscapes in Oklahoma, from Post Oak Lake to Mount Scott, with granite ridges, grasslands, and big skies.
Wildlife Photography
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.
Chasing Lizards in the Wichita Mountains
I photographed several Wichita Mountains lizards during a visit to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
Oklahoma Tarantula Sightings Peak in Early Summer
Oklahoma tarantula sightings increase in early summer as males search for mates. Here’s why you’re seeing more of them now.
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.