Lake Saracen
Arkansas · Southeast
About This Location
Lake Saracen is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, and Rock Pigeon 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
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Blue Jay
American Crow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Common Grackle
Canada Goose
Great Egret
Eastern Kingbird
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Killdeer
Red-headed Woodpecker
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Cardinal
Red-bellied Woodpecker
American Goldfinch
Turkey Vulture
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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