Lake birding habitat

Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Anhinga, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

7/13/2026San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, Alachua US-FL 29.75323, -82.472481 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/13/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park3 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

7/13/2026Newnans Lake/Lake Pithlachocco--SE shoreline11 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/13/2026Newnans Lake/Lake Pithlachocco--SE shoreline1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

7/12/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park1 observed

Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

7/12/2026Newnans Lake--Palm Point Park1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/12/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park2 observed

Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

7/12/2026Newnans Lake/Lake Pithlachocco--SE shoreline1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

37/12/2026

Wild Turkey

157/12/2026

Common Gallinule

17/12/2026

White Ibis

27/12/2026

Little Blue Heron

27/12/2026

Tricolored Heron

17/12/2026

Snowy Egret

17/12/2026

Great Egret

37/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/12/2026

Black Vulture

57/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

27/12/2026

Osprey

57/12/2026

Short-tailed Hawk

17/12/2026

Purple Martin

67/12/2026

Carolina Wren

17/12/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

157/12/2026

Sandhill Crane

57/12/2026

Black-necked Stilt

27/12/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

27/12/2026

Willet

37/12/2026

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 - Palm Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park?
Notable species at Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park include Sandhill Crane, Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, White Ibis, Great Egret. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park?
Birding at Newnans Lake - Palm Point 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 - Palm Point Park?
Newnans Lake - Palm Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.