Lake birding habitat

Siloam Springs City Lake Park

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Siloam Springs City Lake Park is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/20/2026Charlie Craig State Fish Hatchery1 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

4/19/2026Chesney Prairie Natural Area1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

124/20/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

14/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

34/20/2026

Black Vulture

24/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

204/20/2026

Bald Eagle

14/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

24/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/20/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/20/2026

Eastern Kingbird

24/20/2026

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

14/20/2026

White-eyed Vireo

34/20/2026

Eastern Warbling Vireo

14/20/2026

Blue Jay

24/20/2026

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 Siloam Springs City Lake Park for birding?
The best months to visit Siloam Springs City Lake Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Siloam Springs City Lake Park?
Notable species at Siloam Springs City Lake Park include Canada Goose, Ring-billed Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Bald Eagle, Red-shouldered Hawk. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Siloam Springs City Lake Park?
Birding at Siloam Springs City Lake Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Siloam Springs City Lake Park?
Siloam Springs City Lake Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.