Burns Park

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Burns Park is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Eastern Phoebe, and Carolina Chickadee 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

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

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

Barn Swallow (American)

Hirundo rustica

2/28/2026Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological SP1 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

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

2/23/2026Lake Maumelle--Loon Point/Farkleberry Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/3/2026

Eastern Phoebe

13/3/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/3/2026

Tufted Titmouse

13/3/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

13/3/2026

Carolina Wren

23/3/2026

House Sparrow

13/3/2026

White-throated Sparrow

23/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/3/2026

Mourning Dove

12/24/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

92/24/2026

Downy Woodpecker

32/24/2026

Northern Flicker

22/24/2026

American Crow

22/24/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

12/24/2026

Song Sparrow

12/24/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

22/24/2026

Canada Goose

192/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

32/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

122/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Burns Park for birding?
The best months to visit Burns Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Burns Park?
Notable species at Burns Park include Mallard, Eastern Phoebe, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burns Park?
Birding at Burns Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Burns Park?
Burns Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.