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

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

6/2/20261721 Northeast 75th Street, Gainesville, FL1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

6/2/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Alachua Co.1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

6/2/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Alachua Co.2 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

6/2/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Alachua Co.3 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

6/2/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Alachua Co.1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

6/2/2026Orange Creek Restoration Area--Alachua Co.1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

6/2/2026Bivens Rim Forest Conservation Area1 observed

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/2/2026San Felasco Hammock Preserve SP1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

6/1/2026Newnans Lake--Palm Point Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Anhinga

16/2/2026

Tricolored Heron

16/2/2026

Snowy Egret

26/2/2026

Great Egret

106/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

36/2/2026

Black Vulture

26/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

36/2/2026

Osprey

26/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

66/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

36/2/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

16/2/2026

Northern Parula

16/2/2026

Common Gallinule

16/1/2026

Roseate Spoonbill

206/1/2026

Little Blue Heron

36/1/2026

American White Pelican

606/1/2026

Common Grackle

16/1/2026

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.