Feather Nests
For nearly two decades, the acrobatic tree swallow has been building feather nests in manmade boxes surrounding Red Slough WMA's wetlands.
Red River Research: Prairie Chub Lives a Life of Current Events
The fish found in Oklahoma's prairie rivers, including the prairie chub, are survivalists. They eke out an existence during hot summers and resurface when flows increase.
Five Tips for Watching Wetland Wildlife
We share tips to get your wetland wildlife-watching feet wet!
Oklahoma Well Represented in Global Bird Count
Bird watchers from across the state reported 156 species in 59 counties during the Great Backyard Bird Count in late February.
Siren Song of the Slough
For avid wildlife watchers and salamander enthusiasts, the swampy habitat and opportunity for adventure are reasons enough to visit Red Slough Wildlife Management Area.
Winter Bird Surveys with OKC Zoo
Longtime conservation partners, the OKC Zoo and Wildlife Department joined forces to conduct surveys of the winter birds of Deep Fork and Okmulgee WMAs.
Lopping Redcedars for Wildlife Habitat
Lopping young redcedars below the lowest growing branch is one way to rid your wildscape of a native but encroaching tree.
Surveying Three Ozark Highland Rivers
The Wildlife Department has documented 61 species of fish and freshwater mussels while surveying three Ozark Highland rivers; 11 of which are considered species of greatest conservation need.
Look Who's Croaking: Meet the Frogs of Red Slough WMA
Each spring, ponds, wetlands and lakes across the state boom with the peeping, snoring and laughing calls of breeding frogs and toads.