Crystal Lake
Oklahoma · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
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
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Sora
Porzana carolina
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
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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