Urban Park birding habitat

Washington Irving Park

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Washington Irving Park is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/20/2026Nick’s house1 observed

Song Sparrow

Melospiza melodia

4/20/2026Williams Green1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/20/2026Mohawk Park--North Woods Unit1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

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

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

4/18/2026East 231st Street South, Coweta, Oklahoma, US (35.828, -95.623)

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

4/18/2026Lake Sahoma1 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

4/18/2026Pretty Water Lake1 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/16/2026Home Patch1 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

4/16/2026Williams Green1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/16/2026Mohawk Park--Mary K. Oxley Nature Center1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

4/16/2026Mohawk Park--Mary K. Oxley Nature Center1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

24/20/2026

Killdeer

34/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

14/20/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

14/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

14/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/20/2026

Great Egret

14/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/20/2026

American White Pelican

24/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

84/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/20/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

24/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/20/2026

Fish Crow

64/20/2026

Carolina Chickadee

44/20/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

24/20/2026

Barn Swallow

24/20/2026

Cliff Swallow

304/20/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

54/20/2026

Carolina Wren

14/20/2026

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 Washington Irving Park for birding?
The best months to visit Washington Irving Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Washington Irving Park?
Notable species at Washington Irving Park include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Washington Irving Park?
Birding at Washington Irving Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Washington Irving Park?
Washington Irving Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.