Lake Thunderbird
Oklahoma · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Thunderbird is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Coot among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Swainson's Warbler
Limnothlypis swainsonii
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Great Crested Flycatcher
Myiarchus crinitus
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Loon
Downy Woodpecker
White-eyed Vireo
Fish Crow
Cliff Swallow
Prothonotary Warbler
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Carolina Wren
Swainson's Thrush
Black-and-white Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
Northern Cardinal
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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