Osage Park/Lake Bentonville

Arkansas · Southeast

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Habitat

LakeUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall Winter

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Osage Park/Lake Bentonville is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Gadwall Mallard Mourning Dove Eastern Phoebe

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/19/2026Chesney Prairie Natural Area1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/19/2026Hobbs SP-CA--Sinking Stream Trail1 observed

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

4/18/2026Chesney Prairie Natural Area1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

4/18/2026Eagle Watch Nature Trail (Flint Creek Power Plant)1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/16/2026Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/15/2026Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Vulture

14/19/2026

Canada Goose

4/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

14/19/2026

Mourning Dove

14/19/2026

Wilson's Snipe

14/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

14/19/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

24/19/2026

Fish Crow

14/19/2026

Tree Swallow

14/19/2026

Carolina Wren

14/19/2026

European Starling

14/19/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/19/2026

Eastern Bluebird

14/19/2026

American Robin

14/19/2026

White-throated Sparrow

14/19/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

14/19/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

14/19/2026

Common Grackle

14/19/2026

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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Arkansas Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in Arkansas →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Osage Park/Lake Bentonville for birding?▼

The best months to visit Osage Park/Lake Bentonville for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.

What birds can I see at Osage Park/Lake Bentonville?▼

Notable species at Osage Park/Lake Bentonville include Canada Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Eastern Phoebe. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Osage Park/Lake Bentonville?▼

Birding at Osage Park/Lake Bentonville is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Osage Park/Lake Bentonville?▼

Osage Park/Lake Bentonville offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.