Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Green-winged Teal, Wilson's Snipe, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/5/20264103–4143 Cook's Landing Rd, North Little Rock US-AR 34.79621, -92.357021 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

2/28/2026Lake Maumelle--Loon Point/Farkleberry Trail1 observed

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

2/27/2026Lake Maumelle--Bufflehead Bay Trail1 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

Green-winged Teal

153/2/2026

Wilson's Snipe

23/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/2/2026

American Kestrel

13/2/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/2/2026

Savannah Sparrow

43/2/2026

Swamp Sparrow

23/2/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

43/2/2026

Common Grackle

23/2/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/2/2026

Barred Owl

13/2/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

23/2/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

43/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Northern Flicker

33/2/2026

Eastern Phoebe

23/2/2026

American Crow

13/2/2026

Tufted Titmouse

73/2/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

13/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access for birding?
The best months to visit Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access?
Notable species at Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access include Green-winged Teal, Wilson's Snipe, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Carolina Chickadee. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access?
Birding at Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access?
Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area - South Access offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.