Lake birding habitat

Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Wigeon among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

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

Glossy Ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

4/20/2026Tillman - Hackberry Flat Survey3 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

4/20/2026Tillman - Hackberry Flat Survey4 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

4/19/2026Hackberry Flat WMA1 observed

Chihuahuan Raven

Corvus cryptoleucus

4/19/2026US 287 near county line1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

4/19/2026Hackberry Flat WMA--Reservoir2 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

4/19/2026Willet unit2 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

4/18/2026Tillman - Hackberry Flat Survey1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

4/11/2026Hackberry Flat WMA1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

4/11/2026Hackberry Flat WMA1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Blue-winged Teal

404/19/2026

Northern Pintail

24/19/2026

American Coot

2004/19/2026

Black-necked Stilt

214/19/2026

American Golden-Plover

34/19/2026

Killdeer

64/19/2026

Semipalmated Plover

14/19/2026

Snowy Plover

34/19/2026

Upland Sandpiper

14/19/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

1004/19/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

44/19/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

44/19/2026

Stilt Sandpiper

104/19/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

54/19/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper

24/19/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

54/19/2026

White-faced Ibis

214/19/2026

American White Pelican

14/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

14/19/2026

Barn Swallow

34/19/2026

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

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir?
Notable species at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir include Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir?
Birding at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir?
Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area - Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.