Wadase update: April 2016

There’s a day in April that is highlighted in bright yellow on the aviary’s calendar. It was marked not as reminder, but as a countdown to celebrate yet another milestone for Wadasé Zhabwé. On April 16, 2016, 1,095 days will have passed to mark three years since Wadasé’s release. She has surpassed all expectations as Read More »

Wadase update: March 2016

February’s article for the aviary didn’t contain a great deal of information about Wadasé Zhabwé other than a brief description of her recent telemetry location and movements. We knew that would often be the case as she visits the aviary less frequently. While we were happy to report that she was doing well according to Read More »

Wadase update: February 2016

Here at the aviary we are preparing for the next round of winter weather but the wildlife around us is already gearing up for spring. Early morning before the sun made its way above the horizon, the largest group of  turkeys we counted to date made their way into the open pasture of the aviary Read More »

Wintering Eagles of Oklahoma

The bald eagle is a migratory species. Those birds that nest in the Great Lakes states and adjacent areas in Canada fly south to find food for the winter, and many find their way to Oklahoma. Eagles begin arriving here in late November and December. Their numbers peak in January and February, and most birds Read More »