Lake birding habitat

Lake Overholser

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
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

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

8/22/2026Lake Hefner3 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

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

8/16/2026Wileman's 8th 1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

308/11/2026

Mallard

508/11/2026

Mourning Dove

28/11/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/11/2026

Snowy Egret

68/11/2026

Great Egret

18/11/2026

Mississippi Kite

28/11/2026

Purple Martin

1008/11/2026

European Starling

708/11/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

88/11/2026

Northern Cardinal

18/11/2026

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.