Urban Park birding habitat

Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 273 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Blue-winged Teal 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

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

8/20/2026Lake Yahola--Monument Point3 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

8/17/20261429 W Plymouth St, Broken Arrow US-OK 36.09120, -95.802421 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

8/8/2026614 W 37th St, Sand Springs US-OK 36.10964, -96.133002 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

8/8/2026Mohawk Park--North Woods Unit1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

58/21/2026

Wood Duck

18/21/2026

Blue-winged Teal

108/21/2026

Mallard

48/21/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

28/21/2026

Mourning Dove

28/21/2026

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

18/21/2026

Chimney Swift

58/21/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

38/21/2026

Killdeer

138/21/2026

Upland Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Willet

18/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

58/21/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Least Tern

98/21/2026

Black Tern

98/21/2026

Forster's Tern

28/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

28/21/2026

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

28/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center?
Notable species at Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center?
Birding at Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center?
Mohawk Park - Mary K. Oxley Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.