Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, and Double-crested Cormorant 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

3/5/2026Lollie Bottoms12 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

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

Canada Goose

123/6/2026

Blue-winged Teal

123/6/2026

Mallard

23/6/2026

Lesser Scaup

53/6/2026

American Coot

753/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

103/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

43/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

103/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

American White Pelican

43/6/2026

Black Vulture

43/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

63/6/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/6/2026

Bald Eagle

13/3/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Carolina Wren

33/3/2026

Northern Cardinal

33/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Northern Flicker

13/1/2026

American Crow

53/1/2026

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 Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks for birding?
The best months to visit Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks?
Notable species at Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, American White Pelican, Bald Eagle. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks?
Birding at Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks?
Cook's Landing & Campbell Lake Parks offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.