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Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
MIGRATION IS ON! Many birds are returning to Oklahoma after months wintering in Central and South America. But some species, including the upland sandpiper, are mostly passing through Oklahoma as they head for more northern nesting grounds. You might just hear their fluttering flight calls or – even better – their distinctive wolf whistle 🔊 as they move through the state!
Despite membership in a shorebird family, upland sandpipers tend to avoid wetlands and instead favor prairies. There, they forage for insects and nest on the ground between clumps of grass. While in Oklahoma, these birds can be found in open, grassy areas – especially those recently burned – and even standing atop fence posts. A small number of birds may remain in the state to nest.
Learn MORE about the Upland Sandpiper.
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