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Oxley Nature Center

Oklahoma  >  United States

Oxley Nature Center is an 800-acre park with trails and an interpretive center with hands-on exhibits and a wildlife viewing area. No dogs, bikes, or hunting.

Added* by Pam Young
Most recent update 15 április 2024

Description

Oxley Nature Center features lowlands, wetlands, a wooded lake which holds two sizeable islands and oak woodland with open prairie fields. Bird Creek borders the park and freshwater marshes are at the interior. It's an EBird hotspot with 270 species such as Limpkin, six woodpecker species (including Red-headed Woodpecker and Pileated Woodpecker), four Tyrant flycatchers (including Scissor-tailed Flycatcher), Eastern Bluebird, Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, Wood Duck, American White Pelican, Cedar Waxwing, American Woodcock, Indigo Bunting, Field Sparrow, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Prothonotary Warbler, orioles, herons, egrets and a few warblers. Boardwalks, trails, and viewing blinds are throughout the park.

Details

Access

Oxley Nature Center is in Mohawk Park at the north end of Tulsa. You can park in the Center parking lot. Click on the P in the map for directions. The trails are accessible for walking and hiking. Many trails and boardwalks are wheelchair accessible. Bikes are prohibited. Opening hours gate and parking lot daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except most City holidays). Hiking trails are accessible during Mohawk Park hours, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Admission to Oxley Nature Center is free. There is a parking fee of $ 2 per car to enter from April 1 to October 31. These fees apply only on weekends and holidays.

The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 2 miles.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Plain , Park

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Winter , Spring , Autumn migration , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The seasonal variation of species migration overlaps with residents. Warbler migration and overwintering Limpkins make multiple birding trips worthwhile throughout the year.

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