Lake birding habitat

Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

4/20/2026Veteran’s Park1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Nick’s house1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/19/2026Lake Heyburn SP1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

4/18/2026State Route 151, Mannford US-OK 36.13317, -96.3462612 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

4/18/2026Pretty Water Lake1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

4/17/2026Prairie Crossroads (private)1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

4/16/2026Williams Green1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/16/2026Brookside1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

4/16/2026Brookside1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

74/21/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

504/21/2026

Great Egret

174/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

74/21/2026

Black Vulture

34/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/21/2026

Bald Eagle

24/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Northern Flicker

14/21/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/21/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

24/21/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

34/21/2026

White-eyed Vireo

24/21/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

14/21/2026

Blue Jay

24/21/2026

American Crow

44/21/2026

Fish Crow

24/21/2026

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 Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway for birding?
The best months to visit Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway?
Notable species at Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway include Bonaparte's Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, American White Pelican. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway?
Birding at Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway?
Keystone Lake - Dam and Spillway offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.