Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
Oklahoma · Southwest
About This Location
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus americanus
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Acadian Flycatcher
Empidonax virescens
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Mourning Dove
American Avocet
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
White-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Yellow-throated Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Black Vulture
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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