Lake Elmdale
Arkansas · Southeast
About This Location
Lake Elmdale is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Lesser Scaup among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Blue Jay
American Crow
Fish Crow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Carolina Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.
Amenities
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