A Day With Bugling Elk in the Wichita Mountains
I watched a bull elk bugling while bedded down at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, before two bison interrupted my afternoon watch.
Wildlife Photography
Wichita Mountains Coyotes: Portraits During My Latest Stay
Wichita Mountains coyotes became part of my daily camping experience, with portrait opportunities during my first two days at the refuge.
A Large Striped Skunk Near Black Mesa State Park
A large striped skunk near Black Mesa State Park caught my attention with its thick coat and huge tail. My photo tells part of the story.
Gopher Snake and Tarantula Road Encounters Near Black Mesa
I photographed Black Mesa road wildlife during my Oklahoma camping trip, including a gopher snake and a tarantula near Lake Carl Etling.
Two White-tailed Fawns at Black Mesa’s South Entrance
Black Mesa whitetail fawns appeared during my first week, then vanished from view. Could mule deer explain the change in sightings?
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.
My First Swift Fox Encounter in Oklahoma
My first swift fox encounter came while exploring a road during my Black Mesa camping trip in Oklahoma. I watched it stalk through grass.
Watching Pronghorn Behavior Near Black Mesa State Park
I watched pronghorn behavior near Black Mesa State Park, from feeding at a spiny cholla cactus to a buck keeping females together.