Beaverfork Lake

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Beaverfork Lake is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Golden-Plover

Pluvialis dominica

3/6/20263550 Lollie Rd, Conway US-AR 35.01760, -92.5536410 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

3/5/2026Lollie Bottoms40 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

2/27/2026Lake Conway--Highway 891 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

2/25/2026Beaverfork Lake1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/24/2026Toad Suck Park & Dam West1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

2/23/2026Beaverfork Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Swan Goose

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

153/5/2026

Muscovy Duck

13/5/2026

Mallard

53/5/2026

Bufflehead

23/5/2026

American Coot

403/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/5/2026

Common Loon

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/5/2026

Purple Martin

203/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

13/5/2026

Pine Warbler

13/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Killdeer

43/5/2026

Wilson's Snipe

43/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

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 Beaverfork Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Beaverfork Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Beaverfork Lake?
Notable species at Beaverfork Lake include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Beaverfork Lake?
Birding at Beaverfork Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Beaverfork Lake?
Beaverfork Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.