Wetland birding habitat

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 264 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

4/19/2026Salt Plains NWR--Sandpiper Trail1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/19/2026Salt Plains NWR--Sandpiper Trail1 observed

Pileated Woodpecker

Dryocopus pileatus

4/19/202628536 County Road 800, Wakita US-OK1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/18/2026Salt Plains NWR--Eagle Roost Nature Trail1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

4/18/2026Salt Plains NWR--Sandpiper Trail1 observed

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

4/18/2026Salt Plains NWR--Sandpiper Trail1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/15/2026Salt Plains NWR--Eagle Roost Nature Trail1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

4/14/2026Feeders4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

754/19/2026

Northern Shoveler

1004/19/2026

Gadwall

24/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

184/19/2026

Mourning Dove

14/19/2026

Sora

14/19/2026

American Coot

384/19/2026

American Avocet

1504/19/2026

Hudsonian Godwit

154/19/2026

Marbled Godwit

54/19/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

74/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

24/19/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

84/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

324/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

64/19/2026

Forster's Tern

34/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/19/2026

Great Egret

34/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

54/19/2026

Bald Eagle

14/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail?
Notable species at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail include Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail?
Birding at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail?
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge - Eagle Roost Nature Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.