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.
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