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 Fall Meeting
Tulsa Community College (TCC)
West Campus
October 3-5, 2008

The upcoming Fall meeting, our annual paper meeting, will be held Oct. 305 at the West TCC (Tulsa Community College) campus. If you have papers to submit please contact Bryan Coppedge. On Friday night we would like people to share 20 to 30 of their favorite slides as people come in to register. On Saturday and Sunday mornings we will have field trips to Oxley/Yahola and to the Sod Farms. The paper session will run late Saturday morning through the afternoon. Lunch will be on your own There will be a business meeting before the banquet. We will have elections of new officers at that time. If you have any interest in running for an office please let me or a board member know.

The banquet will be that evening at TCC. Don Paul from Utah will give a presentation on how the Friends of the Great Salt Lake have linked with a Canadian site, Lake Chaplin, Saskatchewan and a Mexican site, San Blas, Nayarit, with the common thread being the migratory birds they share. They consider themselves working partners in preserving habitat while also trying to learn and appreciate each site's unique cultural, humanitarian and economic interests. Each site has an annual bird festival.

We are also planning to have a silent auction. Please bring items with you or give to a board member or someone attending the meeting. Registration information will be forth coming with the newsletter.

More info and registration form coming soon

Fall 2007 OOS Meeting Highlights

If you have pictures you would like to share, please send them to John Kennington

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

View the latest Bird photos submitted to the OKBirds listowner.

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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