Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park

Florida · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park is a productive birding destination in Florida, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, and Great Egret among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

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

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026GRU Power Station2 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/202628th Yard1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/6/2026Kenwood Neighborhood1 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

3/6/20263101 SW First Way, Gainesville US-FL 29.62464, -82.326321 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

3/6/2026San Felasco Hammock Preserve SP1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/6/20263920 NW 36th Pl, Gainesville US-FL 29.68657, -82.383401 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

3/5/2026Orange Lake61 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

3/4/2026Paynes Prairie Preserve SP--US-441 observation deck1 observed

Yellow-throated Vireo

Vireo flavifrons

3/4/2026San Felasco City Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

3/4/2026Newnans Lake--Earl P. Powers Park1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/4/2026RF (NO PUBLIC ACCESS)2 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/4/2026Sweetwater Wetlands Park2 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

3/4/2026University of Florida--University Gardens1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

33/5/2026

Common Gallinule

63/5/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

63/5/2026

Forster's Tern

23/5/2026

Anhinga

33/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

White Ibis

153/5/2026

Little Blue Heron

43/5/2026

Tricolored Heron

13/5/2026

Great Egret

123/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

43/5/2026

American White Pelican

23/5/2026

Black Vulture

153/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/5/2026

Osprey

23/5/2026

Bald Eagle

33/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

13/5/2026

White-eyed Vireo

13/5/2026

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

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park for birding?
The best months to visit Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park?
Notable species at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park include Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Turkey Vulture, Osprey. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park?
Birding at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park?
Newnans Lake - Earl P. Powers Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.