Fields of native and introduced grasses are part of the refuge uplands. Brushy draws and bottomlands, and wooded creek and river banks are scattered throughout. Washita lies within the transition zone between the tall grass and short grass prairies. Both eastern and western species of birds occur on the refuge. This folder lists 229 species of birds that have been identified on the Washita Refuge since its establishment in 1961.
All visitors are welcome to report unusual bird sightings to the refuge headquarters.
Birds of Washita National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Birds of Washita National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Home Page.