Bixby Sod Farms

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bixby Sod Farms is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ring-billed Gull, American White Pelican, and American Kestrel among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/6/2026Mohawk Park Golf Course, Tulsa US-OK (36.2200,-95.9225)2 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/20262136 East 17th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US (36.137, -95.96)1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/4/2026Bixby Sod Farms1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/2/2026Pedestrian Bridge1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

2/28/2026Flycatcher Trail Outdoor Classroom and Demonstration Garden1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

183/6/2026

Rock Pigeon

173/6/2026

Mourning Dove

33/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/6/2026

Eastern Bluebird

63/6/2026

Western Meadowlark

13/6/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

173/6/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

83/6/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/6/2026

American Coot

253/6/2026

Killdeer

83/6/2026

Wilson's Snipe

23/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

373/6/2026

American Kestrel

13/6/2026

European Starling

1103/6/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

53/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/6/2026

American White Pelican

83/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bixby Sod Farms for birding?
The best months to visit Bixby Sod Farms for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bixby Sod Farms?
Notable species at Bixby Sod Farms include Ring-billed Gull, American White Pelican, American Kestrel, Eastern Bluebird, White-crowned Sparrow. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bixby Sod Farms?
Birding at Bixby Sod Farms is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bixby Sod Farms?
Bixby Sod Farms offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.