Martin Park Nature Center

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Martin Park Nature Center is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

3/2/2026Arcadia Lake1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

2/28/2026Arcadia Lake1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

2/27/2026Edmond Recycle-Air Depot4 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

2/27/2026Lake Hefner--East Spit1 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

Canada Goose

42/28/2026

Mallard

2/28/2026

Bufflehead

42/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

12/28/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

12/28/2026

Great Horned Owl

12/28/2026

Carolina Chickadee

12/28/2026

Eastern Bluebird

12/28/2026

American Robin

12/28/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

2/28/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

12/25/2026

Downy Woodpecker

32/25/2026

Carolina Wren

22/25/2026

European Starling

2/25/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

22/25/2026

Northern Cardinal

12/25/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Martin Park Nature Center for birding?
The best months to visit Martin Park Nature Center for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Martin Park Nature Center?
Notable species at Martin Park Nature Center include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Great Blue Heron, Sharp-shinned Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Martin Park Nature Center?
Birding at Martin Park Nature Center is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Martin Park Nature Center?
Martin Park Nature Center offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.