Lake birding habitat

Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

4/21/2026Williams Green1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/21/2026Washington Irving Park1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Nick’s house1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

4/19/2026Mohawk Park--Mary K. Oxley Nature Center1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

4/18/2026Bixby Sod Farms2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

4/18/2026Lake Sahoma1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

4/18/2026Pretty Water Lake1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

4/17/2026Prairie Crossroads (private)1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/16/2026Small Neighborhood Pond 14346 North 106th East Avenue, Collinsville, Oklahoma.1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/16/2026Home Patch1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

4/16/2026Williams Green1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/12/2026

Wood Duck

74/12/2026

Blue-winged Teal

204/12/2026

American Wigeon

14/12/2026

Mallard

24/12/2026

Mourning Dove

14/12/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

34/12/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

44/12/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/12/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/12/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/12/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/12/2026

Blue Jay

14/12/2026

Fish Crow

24/12/2026

Carolina Chickadee

34/12/2026

Tufted Titmouse

34/12/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

24/12/2026

Barn Swallow

54/12/2026

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 Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola for birding?
The best months to visit Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola?
Notable species at Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola include Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola?
Birding at Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola?
Mohawk Park - Lake Yahola offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.