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:
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Date: 5/2/26 12:03 pm From: Patricia Velte <pvelte...> Subject: May Migration Report (1 of 2)
Hello!
The May departures list is lengthy and so I’m sending this month’s list in two message. Here is the list of ARRIVALS.
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Common Nighthawk
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May 7 - PAN
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Ruddy Turnstone
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May 4 - 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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Short-billed Dowitcher
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May 3 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Red-necked Phalarope
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May 4 - ALL
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Laughing Gull
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May 11 - NW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Least Tern
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May 1 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Black Tern
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May 1 - ALL
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Green Heron
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May 1 - PAN
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White Ibis
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May 20 - C, SC
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Great Crested Flycatcher
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May 3 - Texas and Beaver Cos Only
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Western Wood-Pewee
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May 10 - PAN Cimarron Co only
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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
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May 1 SW, C, SC, NE, SE Rare west to Caddo, Comanche and Cotton cos only
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Alder Flycatcher
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May 6 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Willow Flycatcher
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May 6 - ALL
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Dusky Flycatcher
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May 6 - PAN Rare in Cimarron Co only
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Plumbeous Vireo
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May 1 - PAN *rare in Cimarron Co only
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Philadelphia Vireo
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May 2 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Swainson's Thrush
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May 1 - PAN
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Yellow-breasted Chat
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May 11 - PAN
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Golden-winged Warbler
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May 1 - NE, SE *Rare west to Washington, Tulsa and Muskogee cos only in NE; and rare in Le Flore and McCurtain cos only in SE
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Virginia’s Warbler
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May 6 - PAN *rare in Cimarron co only
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MacGillivray's Warbler
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May 10 - PAN *rare in Cimarron co only
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Mourning Warbler
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May 5 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Magnolia Warbler
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May 2 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Bay-breasted Warbler
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May 3 - NE, SE
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Blackburnian Warbler
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May 1 - NE, SE
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Canada Warbler
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May 5 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Western Tanager
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May 10 - PAN *Cimarron co only
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Blue Grosbeak
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May 2 - PAN
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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: 5/1/26 9:51 am From: Patricia Velte <pvelte...> Subject: May Migration Report (2 of 2)
And here is the long list of May DEPARTURES…
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Cinnamon Teal
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May 21 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC
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Northern Pintail
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May 14 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Green-winged Teal
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May 21 - ALL
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Redhead
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May 21 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Ring-necked Duck
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May 12 - ALL
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Lesser Scaup
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May 22 - ALL
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Bufflehead
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May 4 - ALL
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Hooded Merganser
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May 8 - PAN, SW, C, SC
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Red-breasted Merganser
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May 8 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE
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Ruddy Duck
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May 14 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Western Grebe
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May 13 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE: Rare east to Washington, Tulsa, and Okmulgee Cos. ONLY
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Virginia Rail
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May 10 - ALL
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Common Poorwill
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May 14 - C, SC, NE: Rare east to Osage, Tulsa and Creek Cos. Only
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Sora
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May 20 - ALL
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American Avocet
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May 20 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Black-bellied Plover
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May 30 - ALL
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Semipalmated Plover
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May 26 - ALL
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Piping Plover
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May 13 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE
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Snowy Plover
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May 16 - C, SC, NE
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Upland Sandpiper
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May 18 - NW, SW, C, SC, SE
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Long-billed Curlew
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May 20 - NW, SW, C, SC
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Hudsonian Godwit
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May 31 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE: West to Woods, Woodward, Dewey and Custer cos. Only in NW; and west to Washita, Kiowa and Tillman cos. Only in SW
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Marbled Godwit
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May 6 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE
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Dunlin
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May 31 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE: Rare Dec. 1 - Apr. 20; west to Woods, Woodward, Dewey and Custer Cos Only in NW; and west to Washita, Kiowa and Tillman cos. Only in SW
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Baird's Sandpiper
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May 27 - ALL
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
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May 21 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE: West to Woods, Woodward, Dewey and Custer cos Only in NW; and west to Washita Kiowa and Tillman cos. Only in SW
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Western Sandpiper
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May 26 - ALL: Rare in spring migration
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Short-billed Dowitcher
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May 16 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Long-billed Dowitcher
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May 23 - ALL
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Wilson's Snipe
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May 13 - ALL
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Solitary Sandpiper
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May 16 - ALL
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Willet
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May 22 - ALL
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Greater Yellowlegs
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May 22 – PAN and May 30 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Red-necked Phalarope
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May 17 - ALL
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Bonaparte's Gull
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May 1 - ALL
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California Gull
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May 20 - PAN, NW, C, SC, NE
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Caspian Tern
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May 27 - ALL
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Common Loon
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May 10 - ALL
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American Bittern
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May 16 - ALL
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White-faced Ibis
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May 31 - SW, C, SC, NE, SE East to Washington, Tulsa and Muskogee cos Only
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Osprey
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May 25 - ALL
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Northern Harrier
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May 4 - SW, C, SC, SE
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
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May 10 - ALL
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Peregrine Falcon
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May 21 - ALL
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Dusky Flycatcher
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May 18 - Rare in Cimarron Co only
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Blue-headed Vireo
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May 23 – NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Plumbeous Vireo
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May 14 - PAN *rare in Cimarron Co only
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Philadelphia Vireo
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May 21 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Bank Swallow
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May 24 - ALL
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Tree Swallow
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May 9 - SW, C
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Red-breasted Nuthatch
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May 5 - ALL
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Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
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May 26 – May 26 - SW,C,SC,NE,SE
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Sedge Wren
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May 13 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Marsh Wren
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May 13 – PAN and May 10 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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May 15 - ALL
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Townsend's Solitaire
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May 9 - PAN
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Veery
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May 23 - NE, SE
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Gray-cheeked Thrush
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May 21 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Hermit Thrush
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May 18 - PAN
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American Pipit
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May 7 – PAN and May 5 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE,SE
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Sprague's Pipit
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May 3 - ALL
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Lark Bunting
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May 15 - NW, SW *east to Woods, Dewey and Custer cos only in SW; east to Washita, Kiowa and Tillman cos only in SW
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Clay-colored Sparrow
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May 20 - ALL
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Brewer's Sparrow
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May 21 - PAN *Cimarron co only
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White-crowned Sparrow
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May 20 – PAN and May 17 - NW, SW, C, NE and May 11 - SC, SE
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Harris's Sparrow
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May 10 - PAN, NW, C, NE and May 7 - SW, SC, SE
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White-throated Sparrow
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May 12 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Vesper Sparrow
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May 13 – PAN and May 8 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Le Conte's Sparrow
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May 1 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Savannah Sparrow
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May 19 - ALL
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Song Sparrow
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May 4 - PAN
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Lincoln's Sparrow
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May 29 – PAN and May 24 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Green-tailed Towhee
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May 15 - PAN * rare in Cimarron co only
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Spotted Towhee
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May 12 - ALL
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Eastern Towhee
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May 10 - SW, C, SC, NE, SE *rare in Comanche co only in SW; rare west to Payne, Logan, Oklahoma and Cleveland cos only in C; Pontotoc, Johnston and Marshall cos in SC; rare in rest of SC; and west to Osage and Pawnee cos only in NE
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Yellow-headed Blackbird
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May 20 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE and May 18 - SE
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Bobolink
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May 26 - NW, C, SC, NE, SE *rare in fall migration
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Brewer's Blackbird
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May 9 – PAN and May 1 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Ovenbird
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May 22- NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Northern Waterthrush
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May 20 - ALL
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Golden-winged Warbler
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May 15 - Rare west to Washington, Tulsa and Muskogee cos only in NE; and rare in Le Flore and McCurtain cos only in SE
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Tennessee Warbler
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May 25 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Orange-crowned Warbler
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May 19 – PAN and May 19 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Nashville Warbler
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May 19 - ALL
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Virginia’s Warbler
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May 12 - PAN *rare in Cimarron co only
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MacGillivray's Warbler
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May 29 - PAN *rare in Cimarron co only
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Mourning Warbler
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May 30 - C, SC, NE, SE
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American Redstart
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May 26 - ALL
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Magnolia Warbler
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May 30 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Bay-breasted Warbler
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May 26 - NE, SE
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Blackburnian Warbler
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May 24 - NE, SE
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Yellow Warbler
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May 28 – SW and May 25 - SE
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
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May 21 - SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Blackpoll Warbler
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May 23 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Palm Warbler
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May 6 - NE, SE
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Yellow-rumped Warbler
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May 26 – PAN and May 13 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Black-throated Green Warbler
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May 20 - ALL
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Canada Warbler
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May 24 - C, SC, NE, SE
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Wilson's Warbler
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May 27 - ALL
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Western Tanager
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May 26 - Cimarron co only
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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May 24 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
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Black-headed Grosbeak
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May 31 – PAN and May 17 - NW, SW
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Lazuli Bunting
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May 28 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE
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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: 4/29/26 8:13 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - April 29
It was overcast, mild, and a little windy, with several thunderstorms including one that produced fairly large hail, on the bird survey today. 81 species were found. I mostly concentrated on migrant Passerines which were in short supply. Here is my list for today:
Date: 4/22/26 9:11 am From: Michael Reichert <0000030ac66d3648-dmarc-request...> Subject: Birdlam 2026
Hey Birders!
Get ready for Oklahoma’s Big Day: Birdlam 2026 is coming up on Saturday, May 2!
Hosted by Payne County Audubon Society, Birdlam is a fun, statewide birding event where participants can bird anywhere in Oklahoma, build their species list, and submit their sightings, all while supporting our mission of conservation, education, and outreach.
Whether you’re an experienced birder or just getting started, Birdlam is a great way to explore the outdoors, connect with others, and contribute to bird conservation efforts.
Event Highlights:-Bird anywhere in Oklahoma on May 2-Submit your species list-Compete for over $600 in prizes-Purchase limited edition Birdlam t-shirts
Ready to join the fun?Register now at: paynecountyaudubonsociety.com/Birdlam
We hope you’ll be part of this exciting day of birding across Oklahoma! Even if you don't want to participate in the event, you are welcome to order a t-shirt, which has a great design this year (this list won't let pictures go through but check it out on the website).
Best regards,
Payne County Audubon Society
PS - In addition to this official message from PCAS I will just add that it would be great to see more birders participating from other parts of the state. This is not just a Payne County event. This is the best weekend to be birding in Oklahoma and joining the competition is a fun way to make the most of it! -Michael Reichert, PCAS Board Member
Date: 4/21/26 10:35 am From: Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...> Subject: Lexington wma Cleveland county
Cool and windy, not ideal.
FOSs; Baltimore oriole, eastern kingbird,blue grosbeak, indigo bunting, Kentucky warbler, Louisiana waterthrush, green heron, summer tanager, yellow-throated vireo (Merlin kept insisting and I thought I heard it faintly a couple times), white breasted nuthatch.
Date: 4/20/26 6:12 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - April 20
It was partly cloudy, mild, and a little windy on the bird survey today. 75 species were found. Lots of nesting Anhinga's and Neotropic Cormorants now. Their main nesting spot is on Otter Lake this year but there are a few Anhinga's nesting on Pintail Lake also. New FOS migrants showing up this week include Prairie Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, Northern Waterthrush, Gray Catbird, and Chimney Swift. Here is my list for today:
Date: 4/15/26 6:43 pm From: Bob LaVal <blnllaval...> Subject: Fwd: Chimney Swift
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Bob And Nancy <blnllaval...>
> Date: April 15, 2026 at 8:00:19 PM CDT
> To: okbirds <OKBIRDS...>
> Subject: Chimney Swift
>
> They were migrating today. We have an open chimney on our old two story City Hall here in Heavener. The birds use it every spring and fall. At 7:30 there was a tornado effect as hundreds dived down the open hole. I have seen bigger numbers in the fall. I don’t know if any nest in the chimney. I would expect the same every night this week.
> Bob Laval
> Heavener
> Sent from my iPad
Date: 4/15/26 6:11 pm From: Bob LaVal <blnllaval...> Subject: Fwd: Chimney Swift
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Bob And Nancy <blnllaval...>
> Date: April 15, 2026 at 8:00:19 PM CDT
> To: okbirds <OKBIRDS...>
> Subject: Chimney Swift
>
> They were migrating today. We have an open chimney on our old two story City Hall here in Heavener. The birds use it every spring and fall. At 7:30 there was a tornado effect as hundreds dived down the open hole. I have seen bigger numbers in the fall. I don’t know if any nest in the chimney. I would expect the same every night this week.
> Bob Laval
> Heavener
> Sent from my iPad
Date: 4/14/26 6:17 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - April 14
It was overcast, mild, and a bit windy on the bird survey today. 69 species were found. Plenty of new arrivals. Anhinga's and Neotropic Cormorants are starting to nest. Broad-winged Hawks were migrating over today in small flocks. Gallinule numbers are greatly increasing. A high flying migrating flock of 40 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks flew over headed east; probably to that pond in Tom where they feed them. Here is my list for today:
FOS BCHU seen today in my yard in West Edmond. A neighbor 2 miles from my home has had both a BCHU & a RTHU at his yard feeder last week. Neither of us have seen therm in Mitch Park yet. Likely soon. ! Hal Yocum Edmond Sent from my iPhoneZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart External Email ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd
FOS BCHU seen today in my yard in West Edmond. A neighbor 2 miles from my home has had both a BCHU & a RTHU at his yard feeder last week. Neither of us have seen therm in Mitch Park yet. Likely soon.! Hal Yocum Edmond Sent from my iPhone
