Lake birding habitat

Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
LakeGrasslandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Mallard, Redhead, and Common Goldeneye 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

4/21/2026Myriad Botanical Gardens1 observed

Piping Plover

Charadrius melodus

4/21/2026Arcadia Lake--Edmond Park1 observed

Yellow-throated Warbler

Setophaga dominica

4/21/2026Arcadia Lake2 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

4/20/2026Myriad Botanical Gardens1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

4/20/20268122–8274 E Britton Rd, Oklahoma City US-OK 35.56558, -97.3842315 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

4/19/2026Lake Hefner2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/19/2026Arcadia Lake--Carl Reherman Park1 observed

Painted Bunting

Passerina ciris

4/19/2026Midwest Blvd. Sod Farms1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

4/19/2026bridge trail1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/19/2026Lake Stanley Draper--N. Stanley Draper Dr.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-winged Dove

14/20/2026

American Coot

144/20/2026

Killdeer

24/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

44/20/2026

Brown Thrasher

14/20/2026

American Robin

54/20/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

64/20/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

24/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/20/2026

Mallard

4/19/2026

Mourning Dove

4/19/2026

White-faced Ibis

14/19/2026

European Starling

14/19/2026

Common Grackle

4/19/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

4/19/2026

Blue-winged Teal

94/18/2026

Franklin's Gull

14/18/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

24/18/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

24/18/2026

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 Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point?
Notable species at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point include Mallard, Redhead, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, American Coot. The area supports lake, grassland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point?
Birding at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point?
Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.