To foster appreciation, enjoyment and stewardship of our natural world.

We work to achieve this in four ways

• Promote the conservation of wildlife and the natural environment

• Provide the opportunity for study and observation of birds and all wildlife

• Contribute to research in the fields of conservation and ornithology by monetary support and active participation

• Educate the public on the need to protect the environment, and to promote a better public understanding of these natural resources 

Devil's Den State Park

View Photos from our TAS Field Trip
by Jim Mitchell

Purple Martin Roost Watch

Every summer downtown Tulsa hosts a Purple Martin roost, and this year between 100,000-250,000 birds are present. Purple Martins are highly social birds, and after leaving their nesting colonies form large, communal roosts where they sleep at night prior to and during migration. Downtown Tulsa has had a roost since the early 1980’s. This summer the best vantage point to view the Martins is the top of the downtown Doubletree Hotel parking garage.

Tulsa Audubon hosted two Purple Martin Roost Watches this summer. Several hundred people visited downtown to view the martins. Click here for photos from these events

Please contact Mayor Kathy Taylor at mayor@cityoftulsa.org  or (918) 596-2100 and tell her what a great asset the Martins are to the city.

Click here for more information on Purple Martins in Tulsa

Unusual Avocet Rescue
 

Be sure to read about how Zoe the black lab was the true hero rescuing this Avocet!
Click here for the story

Tulsa County Checklist Updated!

The TAS Field Checklist of Birds of Tulsa County, Oklahoma has just been updated by a committee of Paul Ribitzki, John Kennington, Jo Loyd & Jim Arterburn. It is based on the records collected by Amy Lambert from 2000 to 2007 and the expert insight of Jo and Jim. It is available here as a PDF File formatted for easy printing, and printed field cards are for sale.

How To Contact Your Elected Officials

Jim Mitchell has assembled a guide on how to contact all of your elected officials - federal, state, county (Tulsa and Rogers) and city (Tulsa) with addresses, phone numbers, emails and web sites. Click here to view the list.

A Guide to Birding in Oklahoma
On-line Edition

Tulsa Audubon's A Guide to Birding in Oklahoma, first published in 1973, with a second edition in 1986 has been out of print for many years. Rather than publish a revised edition, TAS decided to make the information available here on our web site, updating and adding accounts as needed. I also have created custom maps in Google Maps and Google Earth, allowing you to zoom in on your favorite area. Click here to visit.

Tulsa's Short-sighted Decision

Tulsa's trash to energy plant is closing. Twenty years ago Tulsa made an investment in the future, doing something farsighted to ensure Tulsa would be able to handle its trash far into the future.

But now, after paying off the debt to build it, the city has made the short-sighted decision to not use it, because the the landfills offer a slightly lower rate. Click here to read more.

Like Butterflies?

Visit our Butterfly Resource Page

Shorebirds In Northeastern Oklahoma
by Jim Arterburn

THEIR STATUS, MIGRATION TIMING, HABITAT REQUIREMENTS & IDENTIFICATION

im Arterburn presented a program to Tulsa Audubon on the shorebirds of northeastern Oklahoma, and he has graciously shared his presentation, notes maps and other information for those not able to attend the meeting.

Have You Found an Injured
or Orphaned Bird?

Click here for information from
Oxley Nature Center about what to do

Tulsa Audubon Celebrates 70th Anniversary!

Tulsa Audubon was founded in April, 1935 and at our December 2005 meeting we celebrated our 70th anniversary with a party and short presentation about our history, and recognized long-time member Aline Romero.

Click here for photos from the meeting and party	Click here to view the old photos and text from the presentation
	We presented her a framed picture from an article about Aline and Forrest from 1986. Click here to see the full article.

I Found a Banded Pigeon.
How Do I Return It?

Click here for some resources on caring for lost pigeons and how to read their bands.

Some Of Our Chapter Activities

Recorder's Report

Bald Eagles

Deep Fork NWR

Least Terns

Audubon Adventures

2008-09 Calendar Now Available

Devil's Den Field Trip Photos

2008 Garden Tour Photos

Aline Romero Update

Unusual Avocet Rescue

Summer 2008 "Tulsa Scissortail"

2007 Revision to TAS Checklist

New On-line Birding Guide

Nov. 18, Tue. 7:30 p.m. Society Meeting. “Fall Warblers and a Christmas Bird Count Refresher" with Dr. Chris Butler. Dr. Butler, an ornithologist and professor of biology at the University of Central Oklahoma, will help us sharpen our bird identification skills.

Nov. 23, Sun. Afternoon Outing.  A short visit to a local birding area. Meet 3:30 p.m. at the Tulsa Garden Center. Contact John Kennington, 918-809-6325.

Dec. 6, Sat. Field Trip - "Puddle-jumping" at the Tulsa Lakes: Yahola, Lynn Lane, Skiatook. Meet at the monument at Lake Yahola at 8:00 a.m. Contact Mary Jackson, 918-254-1350 to RSVP and for more information.

Dec. 13, Sat. Together Green Event - Oxley Nature Center Habitat Improvement. Join us to help remove invasive species from Oxley's habitats, and perform other work to improve Oxley's trails and ecosystems. Snacks will be provided, and participants will receive a Together Green/TAS T-Shirt. See the Tulsa Audubon Together Green page for more info.

Dec. 16, Tue. 7:30 p.m. Society Meeting - Annual Christmas Show and Tell Party. Attendees are invited to bring stories, slides, artifacts, or digital images (up to about 10) on any subject of general interest (birds, animals, travel, wildflowers, etc.) to share with the group. Members bring treats to share after the meeting.  Please contact Gail Storey, 742-2684 or  about your presentation. Please bring your digital photos on a CD or flash drive.

Dec. 20, Sat. Christmas Bird Count. Tulsa Audubon Society will be participating in the 107th count by the National Audubon Society. For information contact Jo Loyd, 918-835-2946.

Thank Scholastic for Helping Harry Potter Go Green

After hearing from outraged citizens when they didn't publish book six of Harry Potter on recycled paper, Scholastic has changed its ways. For book seven, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 65 percent of the paper used will be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Help send Scholastic a big thank you!