Killdeer,Charadrius vociferus.
Common permanent resident. High numbers are present on pond flats, plowed fields, and in pastures during migration;
and 100 or more birds may gather in especially favorable locations during these periods. Most depart from the region
during severe winter weather.
Wilson's Plover,Charadrius wilsonia.
One was discovered at Centerton by Nigel Ball on May 18, 1986, and was subsequently seen by others and photographed.
It remained until May 24, 1986.
Semipalmated Plover,Charadrius semipalmatus.
July 28 to September 25 and April 16 to May 25. Fairly common transient especially in spring. Most reports involve
only a few individuals seen on open pond flats like those at the state fish hatchery. The 20 there on May 16, 1985,
was a high number.
Piping Plover,Charadrius melodus.
Two records: September 24, 1968, at the state fish hatchery; September 16, 1982, at Lake Sequoyah.