The Bixby and Leonard and other area sod farms, which are periodically irrigated or flooded by over-night rains, bringing down great numbers of shorebirds in spring and fall migration. Notable species are Black­bellied Plover, Whimbrel, Hudsonian and Marbled godwits, Sanderlings, Dunlin, phalaropes, peeps, and occasionally large numbers of Buff-breasted Sandpipers.

•  Spring - Especially good during periods of thunderstorms and after heavy overnight rains

•  Prime time is late April through late May

•  Best time is early morning before birds move north & late afternoon & evening during storms as birds drop in

•  Fall – Not as good as spring but still good after heavy rains

•  Prime time is late July through mid October

•  Best season for Buff-breasted & Upland Sandpipers

•  Prime time is last few days of July through early September

•  Not as dependent on rain or standing water as other shorebirds but do favor fields being irrigated

•  Local Area Sod Farms

•  56th Street North

•  Bixby

•  Leonard

•  Wagoner County

•  Kadashan

•  Click here for sod farms map (or here for hi-res map)