Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Mallard, and Rock Pigeon 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/5/2026Lake Hefner--Hobie Point2 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/2/2026Arcadia Lake1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

3/1/20266200 N Martin Luther King Ave, Oklahoma City US-OK (35.5340,-97.4711)2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

2/28/2026Arcadia Lake1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/27/2026Edmond Recycle-Air Depot4 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

2/27/2026Lake Hefner--East Spit1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/21/2026Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge (Canadian Co.)2 observed

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 Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge for birding?
The best months to visit Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge?
Notable species at Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge include Cackling Goose, Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge?
Birding at Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge?
Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.