Lake Overholser

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Overholser is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Sora

Porzana carolina

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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/1/2026Northeast/Zoo Lake Park1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

2/26/20262396–2524 S Air Depot Blvd, Edmond US-OK 35.63042, -97.407301 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/23/2026Oklahoma City Zoo2 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

Blue-winged Teal

33/1/2026

Northern Shoveler

103/1/2026

Gadwall

13/1/2026

Mallard

103/1/2026

Redhead

503/1/2026

American Coot

1003/1/2026

Killdeer

23/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

153/1/2026

American Herring Gull

53/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/1/2026

European Starling

253/1/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/1/2026

American Robin

73/1/2026

Cedar Waxwing

33/1/2026

House Sparrow

203/1/2026

House Finch

23/1/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

13/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

83/1/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

13/1/2026

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 Overholser for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Overholser for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Overholser?
Notable species at Lake Overholser include Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Mallard, Redhead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Overholser?
Birding at Lake Overholser is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Overholser?
Lake Overholser offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.