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

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

4/13/2026Newnans Lake--Palm Point Park2 observed

Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

4/13/2026Newnans Lake--Palm Point Park2 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/13/20263920 NW 36th Pl, Gainesville US-FL 29.68657, -82.383401 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

4/13/2026Sweetwater Wetlands Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

4/13/2026Paynes Prairie Preserve SP--Bolen Bluff Trail1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/12/2026Newnans Lake9 observed

American Woodcock

Scolopax minor

4/12/2026Paynes Prairie Preserve SP--La Chua Trail1 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

4/12/20263326 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville US-FL 29.65564, -82.371491 observed

Indian Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

4/12/2026Seven Sinks1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/11/2026Sweetwater Wetlands Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

34/13/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

234/13/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

54/13/2026

Laughing Gull

114/13/2026

Forster's Tern

14/13/2026

Common Loon

34/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

104/13/2026

White Ibis

24/13/2026

Little Blue Heron

44/13/2026

Tricolored Heron

64/13/2026

Snowy Egret

24/13/2026

Western Cattle-Egret

134/13/2026

Great Egret

14/13/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/13/2026

Black Vulture

44/13/2026

Turkey Vulture

84/13/2026

Osprey

304/13/2026

Swallow-tailed Kite

14/13/2026

Bald Eagle

154/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/13/2026

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.