Atkins Bottoms
Arkansas · Southeast
About This Location
Atkins Bottoms is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Wood Duck, and Rock Pigeon among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)
Buteo jamaicensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Wood Duck
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
American Crow
Fish Crow
European Starling
House Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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