Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Mountain
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This mountain 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

3/6/20263550 Lollie Rd, Conway US-AR 35.01760, -92.5536410 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2/24/2026Toad Suck Park & Dam West1 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

23/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

213/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

553/1/2026

Black Vulture

43/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/1/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

43/1/2026

Northern Flicker

33/1/2026

American Crow

13/1/2026

Carolina Chickadee

23/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/1/2026

Carolina Wren

33/1/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/1/2026

Pine Warbler

33/1/2026

Northern Cardinal

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring layers as mountain weather changes rapidly at elevation.

  2. 2

    Check exposed ridges and thermals for soaring raptors and swifts.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Pinnacle Mountain State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pinnacle Mountain State Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Notable species at Pinnacle Mountain State Park include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Black Vulture, Turkey Vulture. The area supports mountain habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Birding at Pinnacle Mountain State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.