Lake Overholser
Oklahoma · Southwest
Moderate
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
Sora
Porzana carolina
Eastern Towhee
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Fish Crow
Corvus ossifragus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Redhead
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
Downy Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
Eastern Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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