Biologist Hauls in Remarkable Woodpecker Sightings
Four species of woodpecker were detected within an Oklahoma Breeding Bird Atlas survey block near the community of Vinson. The survey was completed as part of the state's second atlas effort.
Aug 24, 2023
Biologist Gets Up with the Birds to Track Status & Trends
The longstanding Breeding Bird Survey gives insights into Oklahoma’s avian populations. We tagged along with a biologist to count birds in southeastern OK.
Jul 20, 2023
Pioneering Grant Program Reaches Milestone
Wildlife Department celebrates 20 years of the State Wildlife Grant Program, a grant program dedicated to funding research and surveys for nongame species.
Oct 26, 2022
The Quest for an Uncommon Butterfly
A survey team searched the tallgrass prairie for a butterfly known as a regal fritillary.
Jun 23, 2022
Survey of Oklahoma Lakes Bags Invasive Plants
Distribution and impact of invasive plants evaluated at 147 of the state’s lakes.
May 26, 2022
New Survey Efforts Launch this Spring
Wildlife Department partners with two universities and a conservation group to learn about and survey species of greatest conservation need.
Apr 21, 2022
Tinker "Toads" Land at OKC Zoo for Temporary Duty
Oklahoma's most well-studied population of Texas horned lizards is calling in reinforcements
Sep 23, 2021
Rare Vireos Persist at Historic Blaine County Site
The Wildlife Department partnered with the Oklahoma Nature Conservancy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve black-capped vireos.
Apr 23, 2020
Insights from a Decade of Wildlife Study
Sometimes the discovery of what makes our fish and wildlife thrive starts with a search of the state and leads to more questions. Here's what we've learned from a decade of wildlife study.
Dec 19, 2019