Crystal Lake
Oklahoma · Southwest
About This Location
Crystal Lake is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Ring-billed Gull, and Canada Goose 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
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Long-tailed Jaeger
Stercorarius longicaudus
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Mississippi Kite
Cooper's Hawk
American Goldfinch
Rock Pigeon
European Starling
Great-tailed Grackle
Mourning Dove
Eastern Screech-Owl
Canada Goose
American Crow
Northern Cardinal
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
White-winged Dove
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
American Avocet
Killdeer
Upland Sandpiper
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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