Lake birding habitat

Beaver Lake Nursery Pond

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
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

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/21/2026Lake Elmdale1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/21/2026Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery2 observed

Veery

Catharus fuscescens

4/18/2026Lake Sequoyah1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/15/2026Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery1 observed

Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

4/15/2026U of A Experimental Farm (restricted access)1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/14/2026Yard1 observed

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck (Northern)

Dendrocygna autumnalis

4/14/2026my backyard1 observed

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

4/14/2026Lake Fayetteville--Mulhollan Blind1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/13/2026Farm Hindsville US-AR 36.07553, -93.912631 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron

34/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

134/21/2026

Osprey

14/21/2026

Bald Eagle

14/21/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/21/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/21/2026

White-eyed Vireo

14/21/2026

Blue Jay

34/21/2026

American Crow

44/21/2026

Fish Crow

24/21/2026

Tree Swallow

254/21/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

14/21/2026

Carolina Wren

24/21/2026

Eastern Bluebird

104/21/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

14/21/2026

Baltimore Oriole

14/21/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/21/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/21/2026

Nashville Warbler

14/21/2026

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.