Wichita Mountains Lagniappe

Mississippi Kite
Since my job here in Oklahoma serves as a wonderful outlet for my creative need to explore via photography and writing, I’ve paid less attention to my blog. So here’s a big of lagniappe for images I don’t think I’ve used yet in my explorations of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge this summer. Read the rest of this entry »
July in the Wichita Mountains
Since joining federal service in 2009 I’ve been privileged to live and work in some gorgeous places. I logged thousands of travel miles exploring Far West Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, and California. Now that I’m in Oklahoma, my urge to explore beyond my backyard has been tempered by this fantastic national wildlife refuge only 20 minutes from home.
I try to visit once a week, and the thing is, I rarely need to venture far from the car. There are SO many treasures alongside the road, and frankly the car acts as a photography blind. Were I to get out when I saw the bobwhite, he would have disappeared before I got the door closed. Read the rest of this entry »