Lake birding habitat

Lake Hefner - Stars and Stripes Park

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
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

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

8/23/2026Myriad Botanical Gardens1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

8/23/2026Wileman's 8th 1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

8/22/2026Lake Hefner1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

8/21/2026Lake Hefner--Nature Preserve1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

8/21/2026Lake Hefner--Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point1 observed

Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

8/21/2026Lake Hefner--Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point1 observed

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

8/20/2026Lake Hefner--Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

8/18/2026Chick-fil-A1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

158/17/2026

Muscovy Duck

148/17/2026

Mallard

308/17/2026

Great Egret

28/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

48/17/2026

Rock Pigeon

58/10/2026

Killdeer

58/10/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/10/2026

Snowy Egret

38/10/2026

Mississippi Kite

28/10/2026

Blue Jay

28/10/2026

American Crow

58/10/2026

Carolina Chickadee

58/10/2026

Barn Swallow

18/10/2026

Carolina Wren

18/10/2026

European Starling

208/10/2026

American Robin

18/10/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

108/10/2026

Common Grackle

38/10/2026

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.