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Does Your Nest Box Have What It Takes to Be Successful?

Adding a nest box to your backyard is a great way to introduce your family to nature and help birds. But does your nest box have what it takes to be successful?

Red Slough WMA Is a Nature-watching Bull’s-eye

A variety of wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities has earned Red Slough WMA a spot on the U.S. Forest Service's 2017 list of Top NatureWatch Viewing Sites.

Bounding After Texas Kangaroo Rats

Researchers with the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History searched for Texas kangaroo rats at nearly 200 sites to no avail.

Underground Conservation Areas Identified for Ozark Wildlife

Priority conservation areas were identified for 28 species, many of which are known from only a handful of locations in Oklahoma.

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.

Conserving Oklahoma's Natural Heritage

The Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory, a branch of the Oklahoma Biological Survey, collects information about our plants and animals.

Wildlife Watching Can Start with a Bird Feeder

Spending more time in nature doesn't necessarily mean a road trip to a national park or a long hike in the mountains. You can invite nature into your neighborhood with a simple bird feeder.

Ozark Refuge an Oasis for Bats

Biologists meet at a bat hotspot to monitor the numbers and species of bats using the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge

Falling for Butterflies

Despite the waning activity of butterflies during cooler seasons, plenty of these pollinators are still on the wing.

Winter Hawks of Oklahoma

Four species of hawks regularly join Oklahoma's three year-round residents by mid-fall to make the most of our state's mild winters.