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A woman attaches the predator guard to a wooden nest box.
Build a Nest Box in Seven Easy Steps

We share a supply list and instructions to build a nest box and increase habitat for cavity-nesting songbirds.

A light brown kangaroo rat, with long hind feet and an even longer tail sits on a sandy hill.
Creatures of the Night

A glimpse of Oklahoma's nocturnal animals.

A brown bird with a dark collar and spots on its breast perches on a limb.
Holes for Homes: Cavity Nesting Birds

Dozens of Oklahoma bird species are considered "cavity nesting birds" and build their nests in a cavity of a hollowed out tree or in man-made nest boxes.

Eastern Collared Lizard. Photo by Barry Bolton
The Burning Question: How are reptiles and amphibians affected by prescribed fire?

We check in with a wildlife biologist to find out how reptiles and amphibians are affected by prescribed fire. The answer: Biologists and researchers alike maintain prescribed fire is an important habitat management activity for these creatures, just as it is for birds, mammals, and invertebrates.

A red bird perches on a small twig sticking out of the snow.
Wildlife Well Equipped to Survive Winter Weather

The cold temperatures have us thinking about how wildlife survive the winter weather.

A brown and tan bird with a long bill blends into the background.
Survival

A closer look at the survival techniques Oklahoma’s wildlife use to defend against predation.

A green frog with large eyes and long legs sits on mud
Frogs and Toads Across Oklahoma

We dive into the lives of Oklahoma’s frogs and toads.

Bat escape ramp. Photo from NRCS
Escape Ramps Benefit Livestock and Wildlife

Escape ramps are a simple, low-cost solution that can help reduce the risk of wildlife drownings in stock tanks.