Help Oklahoma's Bats by Spreading the Word
Oklahoma's bats and cave managers are facing new challenges with the confirmation of white-nose syndrome, a relatively new bat disease caused by a fungus. Wildlife biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are concerned how this disease will affect our bat populations in the future.
Get tips for preventing the spread of the fungus and learn more about Oklahoma's bats
Species Spotlight: White-throated Sparrow
Winter visitors to the state, white-throated sparrows are common to central and eastern Oklahoma from late October through early May. These birds can be found flocking to brush piles or backyard bird feeding stations and are readily identified by the namesake white throat and the bright yellow feathers located between the eye and bill.
Learn more about white-throated sparrows in the Wildlife Department's Field Guide
Dinosaur-looking Turtles Emerge From Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery
Oklahoma's only national fish hatchery has been helping the Sooner State and surrounding states rebuild their alligator snapping turtle population. Turtles are hatched from a pingpong ball-sized egg and given a head-start at the Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery where they can grow without the constant danger of predation. More than 1,700 alligator snapping turtles have been released in four states as part of these efforts.
Learn how this restocking program has built alligator snapper numbers
Red Slough Makes Top Ten List
Red Slough WMA was recently named one of the U.S. Forest Service's NatureWatch Top Ten Nature Viewing Sites. Originally a functional rice farm, this area is now one of the largest, most biologically diverse Wetland Reserve Projects in the nation.
Plan your next trip with NatureWatch's Story Map
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