Lake birding habitat

Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

4/21/2026Charon's Garden Trail, Indiahoma US-OK 34.70656, -98.733051 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

4/21/2026Com - Meisenzahl's Yard4 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

4/19/2026Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge--Elk Mountain Trail1 observed

Zone-tailed Hawk

Buteo albonotatus

4/18/2026Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge total2 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (Krider's)

Buteo jamaicensis

4/18/2026Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge--Headquarters1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle (Great-tailed)

Quiscalus mexicanus

4/17/2026Snyder9 observed

Eastern Screech-Owl (Northern)

Megascops asio

4/17/2026Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge--Doris Campground1 observed

Northern Cardinal (Common)

Cardinalis cardinalis

4/16/2026Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge--Sunset Picnic Area8 observed

Cave Swallow

Petrochelidon fulva

4/14/2026Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge--Ferguson House20 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Double-crested Cormorant

14/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

24/20/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/20/2026

Spotted Towhee

14/20/2026

Northern Cardinal

14/20/2026

Canada Goose

14/20/2026

Wood Duck

14/20/2026

Wild Turkey

14/20/2026

Mourning Dove

34/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

34/20/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

14/20/2026

Great Crested Flycatcher

64/20/2026

Black-capped Vireo

14/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/20/2026

Blue Jay

304/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

54/20/2026

Carolina Wren

34/20/2026

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 Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake?
Notable species at Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Double-crested Cormorant, Merlin, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake?
Birding at Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake?
Wichita Mtns Wildlife Refuge - Quanah Parker Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.