September 2013
If you can’t travel internationally; then watch international traveling birds During September golden patches of Sunflowers and Goldenrod beckon butterflies and bugs for pollination so … Read more
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Summer 2013
Recorders Report – 2013 Summer Surprises This summer was full of surprises from the weather to visiting bird species. Cool weather with lots … Read more
October 2013
A New Hot Spot As forests change from their summer green to flaming torches leading the way to winter, the final summer birds leave the … Read more
Spring 2013
by Patti Muzny This spring most certainly brought many challenges to the birds and to those who watch the birds. One morning I use the … Read more
April 2013
Frosty Feathers WOW !!! Two new birds were arriving almost daily while the weather rained, hailed and frosted. With a mild winter we were ready … Read more
March 2013
Clocks changed and warmer weather arrived making time outside more comfortable; but is there anything new to see? Ah yes, from Sandhill Cranes to Yellow-crowned … Read more
Red-shouldered Hawk
To me there is something clean, crisp about the Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus). When you get a decent look at one here in Oklahoma, it … Read more
February 2013
GBBC This was a busy month with the GBBC and weather changes. The drought continues even though water from Canton Lake began flowing into Lake … Read more
American Robin
The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) has long been awaited as a harbinger of spring across the northern U.S. and in much of the tree-covered parts … Read more
January – early February 2013
The Cooper’s Hawks continue to diligently monitor the feeder activity in our Oklahoma City back yard. We have not actually seen them catch anything, but … Read more
January 2013
A new year and new birds Starting the New Year off right with the nice weather, birders were providing reports from all the central Oklahoma … Read more
American Woodcock
by John Shackford Did you ever stop to think what an odd bird the American Woodcock (Scolopax minor) is? Here is a shorebird that shuns … Read more
December 2012
Christmas Bird Counts and Storms Winter arrived with a Christmas storm, Christmas Bird Counts and lots of birds for birders to locate. While the drought … Read more
2012 CBC Season
Another season of CBC’s has come to an end and I’m reflecting on the birding experiences that I’ve added to my repertoire of birding adventures. … Read more
Golden Eagle
by John Shackford Pat Velte asked a simple question: “What is the status of the Golden Eagle in central Oklahoma in winter?” “That’s a great … Read more
Eastern Screech-Owl (2012)
The Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio) can be a nemesis bird on our Christmas Bird Counts. I suspect that there are at least several dozen of … Read more
October 2012
After 62 years Surprises this month include an early frost and an exciting bird visitor discovered by someone who waited 62 years to see it. … Read more
November 2012
A mystery bird again Birds and birders were greeted in November with blue skies, colder frosts, and leaves turning to gold. Although blue skies are … Read more
September through mid-October 2012
Nothing makes this chirping birder much more pleased than to see the brutal Oklahoma summer heat get chased away! Yee-haw! The Muzny crew beat a … Read more
September 2012
Already an unusual winter migrant As the blossoms of the Maximilliam sunflowers open to greet the arrival of fall, migrating birds are arriving and leaving … Read more
Whooping Crane
by John Shackford Oklahoma is in the middle of the flight path that Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) take every fall and spring as they come … Read more
September 2012
Once again the effects of another hot, dry summer made for curtailed birding activities for me. I’m not a fan of hot weather and I … Read more
Upland Sandpiper
by John Shackford I love hearing the Upland Sandpipers (Bartramia longicauda) calling as they fly overhead at night in fall and spring: Oodle-oo (3 syllables) … Read more
Summer 2012
An Interesting Hot Dry Summer You never know what you will find when you go out birding in spite of the heat and drought. It … Read more
April 2012
An Active Month As our winter species disappear and summer species arrive, April plants were treated to a frost free month and twice as much … Read more
March and April 2012
By Patti Muzny Spring totally sprung upon me this year. One day I used the heater in my vehicle and the next day the air … Read more
Scarlet Tanager
Most every birder has favorite birds, based on a variety of things. When I was maybe 10-12, my favorite bird, for beauty, became the Scarlet … Read more
May / June 2012
After our stifling heat and drought last year, the recent cooler and beautifully damp weather has been totally delightful. It is definitely contributing to the … Read more