Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, American Coot, and American White Pelican 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/5/2026Lake Hefner--Hobie Point2 observed

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/2/2026Arcadia Lake1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

3/1/20266200 N Martin Luther King Ave, Oklahoma City US-OK (35.5340,-97.4711)2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

2/28/2026Arcadia Lake1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/27/2026Edmond Recycle-Air Depot4 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

2/27/2026Lake Hefner--East Spit1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/21/2026Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge (Canadian Co.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

202/26/2026

American Coot

302/26/2026

American White Pelican

12/26/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

22/26/2026

Canada Goose

132/21/2026

Mallard

52/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

122/21/2026

Mourning Dove

12/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

502/21/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

32/21/2026

Horned Grebe

12/21/2026

European Starling

182/21/2026

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 Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park?
Notable species at Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park include Rock Pigeon, American Coot, American White Pelican, Great-tailed Grackle, Canada Goose. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park?
Birding at Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park?
Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.