Underground Hideouts Identified for Ozark Wildlife
The Wildlife
Department and longtime partner in conservation The Nature Conservancy recently
found areas within the Ozark Mountains where conservation could be focused to
benefit individual populations and entire species.
Priority conservation areas
were identified for 28 species, many of which are known from only a handful of
locations in Oklahoma
Species Spotlight: Cedar Waxwing
Sleek and colorful, cedar waxwings often announce their
presence with a series of high-pitched calls. These handsome birds have a dark mask, noticeable crest and tail feathers tipped with yellow. Flocks of 30 to 100 birds are common in the eastern two-thirds of our state during winter months.
Attract these colorful wintertime visitors by planting small fruit-bearing shrubs, like deciduous holly, or offering dried berries at your bird feeding station.
Learn more in the Wildlife Department's Field Guide
Tips for Making Your Winter Eagle Watching Trips Successful
Oklahoma’s bald eagle
numbers peak between November and February, making winter the prime season for
eagle watching.
Stack the odds of
seeing our Nation’s symbol in your favor with these tips
Conserving Oklahoma's Natural Heritage
Our wildlife resources are part of our natural heritage,
along with the plant communities on which they rely. The Oklahoma Natural
Heritage Inventory, a branch of the Oklahoma Biological Survey, collects
information about our plants and animals and maintains a publicly accessible clearinghouse
of records for the state.
Learn more about the ONHI, a partner of the Wildlife
Diversity Program
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