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 (See area map below)

   • 56th Street North

   • Bixby

   • Leonard

   • Wagoner County

   • Kadashan

Other Birds of Interest

• Bobolinks - During Spring migration often found in fields at southeast corner of 141st Street South & Garnett Rd.
• LeConte's Sparrows have been found in wet winter wheat in March.
• Yellow-headed Blackbirds - Sometimes found at horse farm on northwest corner of 151st Street South & 129th E. Ave.
• Dickcissels & Western Kingbirds are common throughout the area.

Additional Info

Trip Report by Cyndie Browning