Lake birding habitat

Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, and Great Egret among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

7/19/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/19/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park2 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

7/19/2026Newnans Lake--Palm Point Park1 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

7/19/2026Sweetwater Wetlands Park1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/19/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Marion Co.3 observed

Roseate Spoonbill

Platalea ajaja

7/19/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Marion Co.1 observed

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

7/19/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Marion Co.1 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

7/18/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mottled Duck

507/19/2026

Common Gallinule

157/19/2026

American Coot

17/19/2026

Sandhill Crane

37/19/2026

Black-necked Stilt

47/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

37/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

37/19/2026

Least Sandpiper

807/19/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Western Sandpiper

17/19/2026

Wood Stork

17/19/2026

Little Blue Heron

37/19/2026

Tricolored Heron

27/19/2026

Snowy Egret

17/19/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

37/19/2026

Great Egret

257/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

87/19/2026

American White Pelican

507/19/2026

Osprey

127/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

17/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park for birding?
The best months to visit Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park?
Notable species at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park include Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Turkey Vulture, Osprey. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park?
Birding at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park?
Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.