Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point

Oklahoma · Southwest

Habitat
LakeGrasslandUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point is a productive birding destination in Oklahoma, with 271 species recorded on eBird. This lake and grassland habitat attracts Mallard, Redhead, and Common Goldeneye 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

Mallard

23/3/2026

Redhead

13/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

43/3/2026

Ruddy Duck

153/3/2026

American Coot

503/3/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/3/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

203/3/2026

Horned Grebe

123/3/2026

American White Pelican

13/3/2026

Blue Jay

43/3/2026

American Robin

13/3/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/3/2026

Canada Goose

3/2/2026

Bufflehead

3/2/2026

Killdeer

3/2/2026

Common Loon

3/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

3/2/2026

American Crow

3/2/2026

European Starling

3/2/2026

Lesser Scaup

102/28/2026

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 Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point?
Notable species at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point include Mallard, Redhead, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, American Coot. The area supports lake, grassland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point?
Birding at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point?
Lake Hefner - Lakeshore Park/Prairie Dog Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.