It was heavy overcast, foggy, cold, and windy, with some misting rain, on the bird survey today. 48 species were found. Was a miserable day for surveying and not the more pleasant conditions that were forecast. Visibility was very poor and the birds were scarce. Notable sightings today were continuing Common Gallinules and a flock of 16 Purple Finches feeding on Ash Seeds along Red Slough Road. Here is my list for today:
Date: 12/1/25 9:38 am From: Patricia Velte <pvelte...> Subject: December Migration Report
Dear OKBirders,
Below you will find both the Arrival and Departure lists for December.
ARRIVALS
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Long-eared Owl
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December 16 - SW, SC
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American Tree Sparrow
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December 1 - SW
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DEPARTURES
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Franklin's Gull
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December 1 - ALL
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Common Loon
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December 21 - PAN
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Eastern Phoebe
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December 19 - NW
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Say's Phoebe
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December 15 - PAN
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House Wren
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December 15 – C, NE
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Sprague's Pipit
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December 28 - ALL
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White-throated Sparrow
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December 15 - 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 Observers are urged to report unusual species, or birds out of date or out of normal range in Oklahoma, based on the information given in this publication.
It was overcast, cool, and mostly raining, with a light wind, on the bird survey today. 53 species were found. The rain made visibility very difficult when I was trying to count ducks on the reservoirs. As a result, ducks on the far back side of the lakes were not visible so couldn't be counted which is why duck numbers are down. Only the black heads of the Ring-necked Ducks could be seen through the hazy rainfall. The last couple hours of the survey the rain stopped which allowed me to find some Passerines. Highlight of the day was an adult Crested Caracara circling low over a deer carcass along Red Slough road. He landed briefly in a tree but was quickly chased off by 3 crows. Here is my list for today:
Today, 8: 30-9: 45 I had 29 species in spite of the rain. All of the winter sparrows are present. Most are easy to find , but WCSP and FOSP are only present in low numbers. This week the RBNU and PUFI have arrived in low numbers. The ever presentZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart External Email ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd
Today, 8:30-9:45 I had 29 species in spite of the rain. All of the winter sparrows are present. Most are easy to find , but WCSP and FOSP are only present in low numbers. This week the RBNU and PUFI have arrived in low numbers. The ever present RSHA now is accompanied by SSHA & COHA & AMKE and some RTHAs. One day the CEDW were all over the place. Just west of the large metal bridge where we offer bird feed is the busiest. If sunny also great for photos. Hal Yocum
It was mostly cloudy and warm, with a little wind, on the survey today. 60 species were found. Still a few whistling ducks and Common Gallinules around. A Neotropic Cormorant was present today on Otter Lake. Purple Fiches were a nice surprise. Here is my list for today:
It was partly cloudy and mild, turning windy in the afternoon, on the bird survey today. 59 species were found. Still a few lingering Common Gallinules and whistling ducks around. Duck numbers are fluctuating. Here is my list for today:
Date: 11/6/25 10:24 am From: Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...> Subject: South Jenkins and environs
Things are gradually picking up, most of the winter sparrows --white crowned, song, savanna, Lincolns, swamp. Still missing Harris and white throats. But juncos and yellow rumps and a marsh wren and beaucoup killdeer along some greater yellowlegs and long billed dowitchers on the river. A zillion eastern meadowlarks and yesterday one lone western singing. No ducks. And the deer rut has begun. November gets one's blood pumping! D.
Date: 11/6/25 6:47 am From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - Nov. 5
It was clear and mild with some wind on the bird survey yesterday. 53 species were found. Highlights include large numbers of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks still present (normally most are gone by November.), lingering ibis' and Common Gallinules, and a King Rail. Here is my list for yesterday:
Date: 11/4/25 9:24 am From: Jennie Brooks <2014birder...> Subject: Unidentified large threesome flyover
This morning at 8:25 a.m., SE of NW 150th and N. Western (OK County), I saw three large birds fly over in a V formation. I didn't see them until they were over the trees and then out of sight. The only characteristics I noted were long necks that appeared white and long thin bodies. Several options were pointed out to me, including Ross's Goose, Snow Goose, Whooping Cranes. The thing is dark wing tips did not catch my eye and I think I'd have noticed them. Upon looking at the arrival/departure lists for Oct and Nov, I saw Sandhill Cranes. How unusual would it be to see only 3? I'm also wondering if anyone else saw them on their trek south. They were flying rather low which makes me wonder if they overnighted at the Gleneagles neighborhood pond. I realize in the future I need to take better notice of identifying features, but I was preoccupied trying to get my camera for a photo. Any input is much appreciated. Thank you, Jennie
