Below are the Arrival and Departure lists for June 2023.
JUNE ARRIVALS
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Upland Sandpiper
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June 22 - NW, SW, C, SC, SE
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Lesser Yellowlegs
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June 26 - ALL
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Greater Yellowlegs
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June 28 - ALL
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Wood Stork
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June 7 - Johnston and Marshall cos Only in SC; and Bryan, Choctaw and southern McCurtain cos Only in SE
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Roseate Spoonbill
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June 7 - Rare in Johnston and Marshall cos Only in SC; and southern McCurtain Co Only in SE; also Rare in Bryan Co. Only in SE
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Cave Swallow
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June 30 - SE * rare in southern McCurtain co only
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JUNE DEPARTURES
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Eared Grebe
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June 1 - ALL
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American Golden-Plover
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June 1 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Ruddy Turnstone
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June 1 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE: West to Alfalfa, Major and Blaine cos. Only in NW; and west to Washita, Kiowa and Tillman cos. Only in SW
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Stilt Sandpiper
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June 1 - ALL
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Sanderling
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June 1 - ALL
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Least Sandpiper
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June 7 - PAN
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Least Flycatcher
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June 1 - ALL
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Swainson's Thrush
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June 4 - ALL
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Cerulean Warbler
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June 30 – NE, SE
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Indigo Bunting
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June 2 - PAN
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Lazuli Bunting
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June 4 - PAN
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Cedar Waxwing
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June 4 - ALL
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Pine Siskin
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June 1 - ALL
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Bronzed Cowbird
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June 30 - PAN *rare in western Cimarron co only
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The Date Guide divides Oklahoma into 7 geographic regions, and lists the normal dates of occurrence for each Oklahoma bird species within each region. Observers are urged to report unusual species, or birds out of date or out of normal range in Oklahoma, based on the information given in this publication.
Date: 5/29/26 7:18 pm From: <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> Subject: Birds, Teaching and "Old Scientific Art Inspires Generations"
Our world renown ornithology professor Dr. Ragupathy Kannan is known for his teaching and
educational trips to Belize, Costa Rica and other countries. The article in today's issue of Science spells out this effort and what he tries to instill in his students.
Date: 5/26/26 7:47 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - May 26
It was partly cloudy, warm, and mostly calm on the bird survey today. 68 species were found. Only one migrant found today; an Olive-sided Flycatcher. Some Anhinga's have started a new rookery in Pintail Lake after the one in Otter Lake was abandoned. Here is my list for today:
Date: 5/26/26 8:10 am From: Juliette Hulen <juliettehulen...> Subject: Ok Native Plant Society and Oklahoma County Conservation District Present T.O.N.Y May 30th
Please join us for T.O.N.Y. (Tour of OKC Native Yards) on May 30th,
featuring five native plant home gardens around the Paseo area. This
come-and-go and self-guided event, runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, and highlights
gardens that focus on native plants to support wildlife. There are 3 bonus
City park gardens listed on the ticket as well.
Each garden on the tour showcases unique landscaping styles, demonstrating
how native plants can create beautiful, eco-friendly, and wildlife-friendly
spaces. Native plants will be labeled in each garden.
Local native plant vendors will be set up at each location, and at a
central gathering space - the TONY Town Square - offering you the chance to
purchase the very plants you’ll see thriving in the featured yards. This is
a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how native plants benefit wildlife
while enhancing the beauty of residential landscapes. This tour is
sponsored by the Oklahoma Native Plant Society and the Oklahoma County
Conservation District. Tickets online only $8 each. $10 online on the day
of the event. Children under 18 are free.
Date: 5/25/26 11:12 am From: Juliette Hulen <juliettehulen...> Subject: Ok Native Plant Society and Oklahoma County Conservation District Present T.O.N.Y May 30th
Please join us for T.O.N.Y. (Tour of OKC Native Yards) on May 30th,
featuring five native plant home gardens around the Paseo area. This
come-and-go and self-guided event, runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, and highlights
gardens that focus on native plants to support wildlife. There are 3 bonus
City park gardens listed on the ticket as well.
Each garden on the tour showcases unique landscaping styles, demonstrating
how native plants can create beautiful, eco-friendly, and wildlife-friendly
spaces. Native plants will be labeled in each garden.
Local native plant vendors will be set up at each location, and at a
central gathering space - the TONY Town Square - offering you the chance to
purchase the very plants you’ll see thriving in the featured yards. This is
a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how native plants benefit wildlife
while enhancing the beauty of residential landscapes. This tour is
sponsored by the Oklahoma Native Plant Society and the Oklahoma County
Conservation District. Tickets online only $8 each. $10 online on the day
of the event. Children under 18 are free.
Date: 5/11/26 6:33 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - May 11
The bird survey started off overcast, mild, and a little windy, turning partly cloudy and warm and more windy by mid morning. 79 species were found. Best highlight was another Glossy Ibis in with a flock of 24 White-faced Ibis. The Anhinga/Neotropic Cormorant rookery on Otter Lake was abandoned for some unknown reason. There are still a few Anhingas nesting on Pintail Lake though. Most of the effort today was spent working Passerines looking for migrant warblers of which there were few. Looks like we mostly got passed over this year. Here is my list for today:
Date: 5/6/26 7:23 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - May 6
It was heavy overcast, cool, rainy, and windy on the survey today. 77 species were found. Best highlight was a Glossy Ibis in unit 15. Here is my list for today:
