Oklahoma Ornithological Society

We are an independent, non-profit educational organization founded in 1951 and dedicated to the observation, study, and conservation of birds. Our diverse membership, which includes individuals of all ages, is composed of both beginning birders and professional ornithologists. The observation and study of birds is a prominent example of a scientific field in which amateurs have made major contributions. As a member of the OOS, you will have many unique opportunities to cultivate your interest in birds.

OOS Spring Meeting
Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge
May 2-4, 2008

The OOS Spring meeting will be held in conjunction with the Arbuckle-Simpson Nature Festival at the Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge and Murray State College in Tishomingo, OK. Field trips are planned through OOS for Saturday to TWR and Sunday morning to Pontotoc Ridge.

PRIOR REGISTRATION FOR ALL OOS EVENTS IS REQUIRED BECAUSE BANQUET AND HOUSING RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AFTER 4/25/08.

Click here for the for more info and registration form

Fall 2007 OOS Meeting Highlights

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Lesser Prairie Chickens and Wind Energy

New proposals for vast wind energy farms are now threatening the existence of the Lesser Prairie Chicken in Oklahoma. Visit the Conservation Page for more information

OKBirds E-Mail Listserv

The Sutton Avian Research Center sponsors a discussion list (listserv) for those interested in Oklahoma birds. Click here for information on how to subscribe.

Birdingonthe.Net has the last ten days of messages on one convenient page.

OK Winter Bird Atlas

This is the final season of the Sutton Center's Winter Bird Atlas. Click here to learn how you can participate in this important research project.

Guide to Birding in OK

View Tulsa Audubon's On-line Guide To Birding in Oklahoma featuring birding locations across the state, including Google Maps and Google Earth interfaces.

Important Bird Areas

Important Bird Areas, or IBAs, are sites that provide essential habitat for one or more species of bird. In 2006 the OK Audubon Council began a state IBA program, appointing Eric Beck as our State IBA Coordinator. Many OOS members serve on the Technical Committee that is currently evaluating area for inclusion as IBAs. Click here for more information on this important program.

OKBirds Photos

Western Screech-Owl by Steve Metz

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OK Wild Bird Wiki

The purpose of the OK Wild Bird Wiki is to allow Oklahoma birders to share their knowledge of Oklahoma birds with the Oklahoma birding community. The Wiki allows visitors to search for information on Oklahoma birds and to enter new records of interest.

Scissortail Flycatcher photo courtesy of Bill Horn
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