Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Oklahoma · Southwest
About This Location
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, and Northern Harrier 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
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Great-tailed Grackle (Great-tailed)
Quiscalus mexicanus
Eastern Screech-Owl (Northern)
Megascops asio
Northern Cardinal (Common)
Cardinalis cardinalis
Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-headed Woodpecker
Canyon Wren
Double-crested Cormorant
Belted Kingfisher
Eastern Phoebe
Tufted Titmouse
Spotted Towhee
Northern Cardinal
Cliff Swallow
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Great Crested Flycatcher
American Crow
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Chipping Sparrow
Black-and-white Warbler
Northern Bobwhite
White-eyed Vireo
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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