Lake birding habitat

Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

4/11/2026Little River 701 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

4/8/2026Little River Bottoms--Grassy Lake (restricted access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snowy Egret

14/19/2026

Great Egret

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/19/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/19/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

14/19/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/19/2026

White-eyed Vireo

24/19/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

14/19/2026

Blue Jay

14/19/2026

American Crow

24/19/2026

Fish Crow

24/19/2026

Carolina Chickadee

34/19/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/19/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

24/19/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

54/19/2026

Carolina Wren

34/19/2026

Eastern Bluebird

54/19/2026

Chipping Sparrow

34/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

84/19/2026

Prothonotary Warbler

34/19/2026

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 Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area for birding?
The best months to visit Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area?
Notable species at Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area?
Birding at Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area?
Millwood Lake - Beard's Bluff Recreation Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.