Jun 4, 2026
Bricktowni
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Oklahoma
Prairies, forests, wetlands, and surprising diversity
Oklahoma brings together prairie habitats, cross-timbers woodland, wetlands, and open country, creating more ecological variety than many visitors expect from a central plains state.
Sightings
382
Places
75
Species
200
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Oklahoma
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Oklahoma.
Jun 3, 2026
Oklahoma Aquariumi
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Jun 3, 2026
Oklahoma Aquariumi
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Jun 2, 2026
Paseo Arts Districti
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Jun 1, 2026
Bricktowni
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Jun 1, 2026
Bricktowni
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(c) Greghig Jirheg, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0 ↗
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Oklahoma.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Oklahoma's guide into an actual day out.
Park30 sightings12 species
Oklahoma, US
Bricktown
You might spot Monarch, Duck, and American Bumble Bee.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Oklahoma, US
Chilocco Indian Agricultural School
You might spot Western Ratsnake and Spotted Chorus Frog.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Oklahoma, US
Fort Supply
You might spot Ring-Billed Gull and Great Blue Heron.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Oklahoma, US
Holy City of the Wichitas Historic District
You might spot American Bison, Prairie Dog, and Eastern Collared Lizard.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Oklahoma, US
Honor Heights Park
You might spot Pond Slider and Three-Toed Box Turtle.
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Park30 sightings12 species
Oklahoma, US
Myriad Botanical Gardens
You might spot Monarch, American Bumble Bee, and Duck.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Oklahoma
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Oklahoma.
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Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Oklahoma
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Oklahoma.
Birds
Birding in Oklahoma
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Oklahoma.
157 Sightings74 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Oklahoma
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Oklahoma.
52 Sightings42 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Oklahoma
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Oklahoma feel richer.
79 Sightings45 Species
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