Copan Lake - Dam
Oklahoma · Southwest
About This Location
Copan Lake - Dam is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Green-winged Teal, and Hooded Merganser among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Crested Caracara
Caracara plancus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Winter Wren
Troglodytes hiemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Pectoral Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
Eastern Bluebird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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