Beaver Lake Nursery Pond

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Beaver Lake Nursery Pond is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snow Goose, Bufflehead, and Killdeer 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

3/5/2026Lake Fayetteville1 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

2/27/2026Back Yard Township/ East Oaks Area Fayetteville AR1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

2/26/2026Beaver Lake Nursery Pond1 observed

Black-crowned Night Heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

2/25/2026Lake Atalanta Park--Lake and Surrounding Trails1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

2/23/2026Lake Fayetteville--North Shore Disc Golf Course1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

2/20/2026Yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

23/2/2026

Bufflehead

103/2/2026

Killdeer

43/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/2/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Northern Flicker

53/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/2/2026

Blue Jay

43/2/2026

American Crow

23/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

63/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

43/2/2026

Carolina Wren

23/2/2026

Eastern Bluebird

103/2/2026

American Robin

13/2/2026

American Goldfinch

13/2/2026

Field Sparrow

23/2/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

253/2/2026

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 Beaver Lake Nursery Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Beaver Lake Nursery Pond for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Beaver Lake Nursery Pond?
Notable species at Beaver Lake Nursery Pond include Snow Goose, Bufflehead, Killdeer, Ring-billed Gull, Turkey Vulture. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Beaver Lake Nursery Pond?
Birding at Beaver Lake Nursery Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Beaver Lake Nursery Pond?
Beaver Lake Nursery Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.