OKC Zoo Tracks Monarchs on the Move
Twenty “first generation” Oklahoma monarchs were tagged with small solar-powered transmitters at the Oklahoma City Zoo to track their northbound migration. This incredible technology has tracked one Oklahoma monarch more than 200 miles!
Mountain Bluebird
The mountain bluebird (Sialia currucoides) is a small thrush with a round head, thin bill, and brilliant bright blue plumage on the male of the species.
Shells that Tell: Photos Show Turtles' Staying Power
In 2018, Piedmont resident Thomas Hall rummaged in his pocket for his phone and snapped a picture directly above an ornate box turtle he had found in his backyard. He's since documented several turtles using the space, identifying individuals by their unique shell pattern.
St. Jude Monitors Wildlife Disease to Safeguard Children
Medical research met wildlife disease surveillance this winter when a St. Jude disease researcher tested sediment samples at known whooping crane stopover sites in five states. This pilot project gave insights into the prevalence and detection rates of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the Central Flyway.
QUIZ: What Kind of Birder Are You?
Are you a fledgling birder, a yard bird, or a long-distance migrant? Take our bird watching quiz to find your birding style, then get tips for building skills and leveling up your birding experience.
Birding by Ear: Tips for Identifying Bird Songs
Identifying the songs and calls made by individual bird species, or birding by ear, is a great way to level up your nature experience and appreciate birds in a new way.
Find Your Next Birding Hotspot
Oklahoma has a great mix of birds and bird habitats, making the state an epic place to begin or level up your bird watching journey. We share recs for where to go birding in Oklahoma, regardless of your birding style.
Watchable Wildlife: Daddy Longlegs
Think you know the truth about daddy longlegs? The world's most venomous spider myth might be more complicated than you think — discover what these mysterious creatures really are, how they defend themselves, and why you might actually want them around.
Phenology
Phenology is an easy activity to help you become more attuned to the natural areas around you, including (maybe most importantly) your backyard! It’s as easy as marking dates on a calendar (either a virtual calendar on your mobile phone or a paper calendar).
Young Birder’s Amazing Talent Could Be His Life’s Calling
Eleven-year-old Samuel Henderson, a young birder with an extraordinary ability to mimic dozens of bird calls, gained national attention after a video of his school talent show performance went viral. His passion for birds has opened doors to new opportunities and inspired hopes of a future in conservation.