Sunnymede Park

Arkansas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Sunnymede Park is a productive birding destination in Arkansas, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

3/6/2026Frog Bayou WMA--Sharp Chapel Rd1 observed

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

3/6/2026300 Wilburn Heights Central City, AR1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

3/2/2026Sunnymede Park2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

2/21/2026Sunnymede Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

623/5/2026

Mallard

43/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

American Coot

403/5/2026

Killdeer

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/5/2026

Blue Jay

23/5/2026

Carolina Chickadee

13/5/2026

Carolina Wren

23/5/2026

European Starling

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

33/5/2026

American Robin

53/5/2026

House Sparrow

33/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

23/5/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

13/5/2026

White-throated Sparrow

13/5/2026

Savannah Sparrow

103/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Eastern Meadowlark

23/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

163/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sunnymede Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sunnymede Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Sunnymede Park?
Notable species at Sunnymede Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Mourning Dove, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sunnymede Park?
Birding at Sunnymede Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sunnymede Park?
Sunnymede Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.