Desert birding habitat

Bixby Sod Farms

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bixby Sod Farms is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, American White Pelican, and American Kestrel among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

6/10/2026River Parks East Trail--31st St.1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

6/6/2026Mohawk Park--Mary K. Oxley Nature Center2 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

6/5/2026Rock Creek Golf Course, Sapulpa US-OK 35.99024, -96.139492 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

6/4/2026Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa US-OK 36.22167, -95.897193 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

6/2/2026Bixby Sod Farms1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

236/15/2026

Northern Bobwhite

16/15/2026

Mourning Dove

96/15/2026

Chimney Swift

26/15/2026

Killdeer

76/15/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/15/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

16/15/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/15/2026

American Kestrel

16/15/2026

Western Kingbird

16/15/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

56/15/2026

American Crow

16/15/2026

Barn Swallow

506/15/2026

European Starling

806/15/2026

Brown Thrasher

16/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

36/15/2026

Eastern Bluebird

106/15/2026

American Robin

26/15/2026

House Sparrow

26/15/2026

Lark Sparrow

26/15/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bixby Sod Farms for birding?
The best months to visit Bixby Sod Farms for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bixby Sod Farms?
Notable species at Bixby Sod Farms include Ring-billed Gull, American White Pelican, American Kestrel, Eastern Bluebird, White-crowned Sparrow. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bixby Sod Farms?
Birding at Bixby Sod Farms is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bixby Sod Farms?
Bixby Sod Farms offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.