A Little Known Wildlife Area, Red Slough Has Some Of The Best Bird Watching Spots In Oklahoma

Bird watchers, gather your binoculars and boots and head southeast to Red Slough Wildlife Management Area - a little known wildlife that has some of the best bird watching in the state. This unique spot is a 5,814-acre premier watchable wildlife area in the Ouachita National Forest with over 300 common and rare bird species. You'll also find alligators here, so be on the lookout for more than just birds. Check it out below:

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The wildlife is located in extreme southeast Oklahoma and covers 5,814 acres with several different habitats including woodlands, riparian zones, marshes, and wet prairie.

You'll want to allow an entire day to explore this beautiful wildlife management area. It's a prime destination for birders in the state.

There are ten observation platforms throughout the area that make it easy to view wildlife and take photos. They also host birdwatching tours, so check on their website for more details (link at the bottom of article).

You won't find a better spot in the state to see more variety of gorgeous birds. Isn't this Belted Kingfisher Woodpecker so mesmerizing?

The American Alligator can also be found in Red Slough Management Area and from March through October it's prime season for alligator activity. They can weigh up to 800 pounds and grow up to 13 feet long.

Also, keep an eye out for some of the most colorful insects you've ever seen. This is a well-known spot for folks who love butterflies and dragonflies, and the species here are truly stunning.

On the Red Slough tour, you will visit numerous habitats including emergent wetlands, mudflats, reservoirs, scrub/shrub, and willow tree rows.

It is not unusual to see over 100 species of birds in a day during the month of May. I think I could stare at these majestic pelicans all day long. What about you?

For more information on tours, please visit their website here.