Chasing Lizards in the Wichita Mountains
I photographed several Wichita Mountains lizards during a visit to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Wildlife Photography
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.
Coyote Eating Grasshoppers in the Wichita Mountains
I photographed a coyote eating grasshoppers in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and learned why insects matter in its diet.
Encountering a Porcupine at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
I spotted a porcupine crossing the road at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A rare and memorable wildlife encounter in Oklahoma.